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Approaching the border with Mexico. |
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Finally, sunshine on the Pacific. |
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The beauty along with the poverty in Mexico is astounding. |
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The shopping in Rosarito is so fun. |
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Marias was out of lobster so we enjoyed a margarita, took a photo, and went on our way. |
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Puerto Nuevo...so many eating establishments so little time. |
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Finally, a place with lobster...live ones even. |
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These guys are beauties...two or three pounds of meat each. |
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Quite the salesperson. Rosa Mar it is!!! |
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Lobster, baha style. Boiled then broiled. Nummmm. |
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Susan and Sandy ready to dig in. |
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Ron helped us with our language barrier and found the best meal in town. |
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Brian and Sharon enjoying the good company and good eats. |
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Al is such a great guy...very photogenic as well. |
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Such a great time shared with such good friends. |
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Our waiter, Hector...mi casa, su casa. Thanks Hector. |
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Rosa Mar was friendly and warm. |
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Fighter Kite fly on the 31st at Mission Bay. |
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Good friends even come in uniforms. |
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This is the kinnard like kite that Ron is teaching at OKR. |
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Great to see you Ron. Great to see green grass too. |
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Kitefliers enjoying the day in southern California. |
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Brian takes such good care of Vanna. |
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New Year's Eve at Susan's place. Mary and Sharon pouring a liquid libation. |
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Susan put out a beautiful party table for all of us. |
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A tequila bar...what a way to celebrate a new year. |
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Flying field on New Years Day. |
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Doctor Brian diagnosing my ill bird. |
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Light wind called for a della porta. |
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The 550 caught the bird...I was able to fly it out of the bridles....whew. |
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The 550 caught a couple other kites as well. |
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Brian, the 90 makes you look sooo petite!!! |
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Jose and the serape kite made by Walt Mitchell. |
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Jose's work is phenomenal. |
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Native totem flew well...it like me loves the ocean breezes. |
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The 550 dwarfs everything. |
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Always fun flying with you Brian. |
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I do like celebrating the New Year in San Diego. |
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Brian's new fish...love the colors!!! |
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Relaxing at the end of the flying day. |
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Brian is telling stories...wonder what he is saying? |
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It is the storytelling that is the most fun. |
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Laughter and friends...it doesn't get any better than that. |
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Don't ask, just join me for a giggle. Thanks everyone for making my Christmas vacation so wonderful. God bless you all. |
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