flowers, cupcakes, and an island

Another day in California brought another vineyard!  We went to the Bernardo Winery, which is the oldest continuously operating winery in Southern California.  We were able to try many different wines and have chocolates paired with them!  Byron loved the Sparkling Orange Muscat.  Bernardo was a different than the other wineries I've been too; it was like a little town, with cafes and shops surrounded by the rows of grapes.  It was a neat place!

The following day we headed to Balboa Park for the afternoon.  There are so many beautiful flowers and plants in this park.  [Look how big the roses were!!]  It was fun to walk around and people watch, as there were small bands playing on the sides of the walkways and groups filming projects.

I'm not a huge fan of roses, but how could I not love these?!  They are gorgeous!

such a pretty place!

Our final day in sunny California began with a trip to the Elizabethan Bakery for cupcakes and other delicious-goodness.  They sell mini cupcakes, so it was great to try multiple cupcakes -- I didn't take a time for a picture, whoops.  My favorite was their passionfruit cupcake; so different than anything I've had, and sooo yummy!

After getting hyped-up on icing, we drove to Coronado Island.   We spent the afternoon walking the beach, browsing the Hotel del Coronado, and window shopping.

Before departing from San Diego, we enjoyed our last meal with Travis and Leanne at Hash House a Go Go.  The restaurant is unlike any restaurant I've ever been.  The meals are large enough for two, or even three people and delicious.  The plates have some interesting food paired together, but it's very tasty!  Byron and I split ribs, served with some potatoes, asparagus, and chili, while Travis and Leanne shared crab cakes.  We stopped at Seaport Village after dinner to walk through the shops and let our food settle before boarding our plane back to Atlanta.

love this man!  [& traveling with him!]

Byron and I had a wonderful trip to San Diego.  We both loved how different it is than Atlanta and how beautiful it is there.  Travis and Leanne were wonderful hosts and it was great to spend time with them in their home.  Until next time, California....

{Here's a map of [most of the places] where we traveled, ate, and drank 

while we were on the West Coast}

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