Category Archives: Travel

Beach Music v.8

Travel Buddies

Yes, we are. We’ve been hitting the road together for a long time now. Things have changed  over time. Between Wendi, Emma and myself, we seem to have reached a phase in our lives where the pace of the trip is dictated by the availability of rest areas. On the positive side, if there is one, it’s probably nature’s way of saying “slow down and stop jiggling“. Even with all the rest stops I can’t imagine traveling without them.

Wendi on the tram to the Getty

Wendi on the tram to the Getty

Road Dog

Road Dog

Wendi at the Getty

Cha, Cha, Cha

Emma in De Mar

Emma strolls the beach in De Mar.

Wendi at Happy Hour

Happy Hour

Beach Dance

Beach Hokey Pokey

Wendi & the Bellers in Del Mar

Wendi & the Bellers in Del Mar

Wendi & Emma in La Jolla

Wendi & Emma head home.

Beach Music v.6

A Little Beach Architecture

Boat Houses - Encinitas

Boat Houses In Encinitas

Boat Houses
The S.S. Encinitas and S.S Moon Light are neither boathouses, or houseboats; they are houses built in the shape of boats, moored on Third St. between F and G in Encintas, CA, The blue Pacific can be heard but not seen. The closest they come to water is when it rains.
They were built by Miles Minor Kellogg, undoubtedly one of Encinitas’ most noted recyclers. His ultimate recycling triumph was the boathouses. They were completed in 1928 with wood from the bathhouse at Moonlight beach and the help of his young son, Miles Justin Kellogg, who pitched in every day after school. Back then the boat houses could be seen from Highway 101 and people passing through town began to turn west for a better look at the structures. Down through the years the boathouses probably have been the most photographed buildings in Encintas and are a unique symbol of the surfing, beach, and Hwy 101 culture.

Boat House - Encinitas

Boat House - Encinitas

Life Guard Station 5

Life Guard Station 5

Life Guard Station 6

Life Guard Station 6

Bath House - La Jolla Shores

Bath House - La Jolla Shores

Beach House - Del Mar

Beach House - Del Mar

No, its not an island. This amazing beach house is situated at the very northern tip of the Del Mar beach and has been featured in numerous movies over the years.

Beach Music v.4

North Park

North Park Sign

30th & University

A neighborhood in NE San Diego, North Park began 100 years ago as a lemon grove. After rapid growth and a few booms and busts the area is now havtng a rebirth and turning into the city’s most vibrant art scene. Here’s some stuff on the street.

North Park Graffiti

Biodegradable

North Park Graffiti

OBEY

North Park Graffiti

WCA

North Park Graffiti

Urban Landscape

North Park Graffiti

???

North Park Art

Art Produce Window Gallery

North Park Graffiti

Urban Outfitters

North Park

North Park Sign
30th & University San Diego, Ca.

Beach Music v.3

Encinitas, Leucadia & Solana Beach

We’re spending most of our time hanging out in North County. Amid the big hotels, super spendy condos and gigantic beach houses there is still a little funk.

Solana Beach Sign

This sign has been here for over 30 years.

Liquor Sign

State of the Art in the 60s.

Grease Lasts Forever.

Encinitas Street Sign.

The Daley Double Saloon

The Daley Double Saloon

Sure it looks a little scary, but they have very cold Negra Modello on draft. That can’t be bad

No Bare Feet!

“No Bare Feet”

The La Paloma is a great little movie theatre from the 20’s. There is a reference to the name “La Paloma” is one of America’s most important classic movies. Does anyone know what that is?

The La Polama

The La Polama

Sunshine & Palm Trees

Sunshine & Palm Trees

Beach Music v.1

Our month in Southern California has begun.
Wendi & I are very familiar with the area.
In the early 80’s we explored coastal towns from Chula Vista to Oceanside
and were captivated by the laid back surfer hippie feel.
Well, those days are gone!
You could write a thesis on the sociological significance of the economic and cultural shift that has transformed Southern California in the last 30 years.
So, let’s just not go there.
Instead let’s listen close and see if we can still hear some Beach Music.

Beach Runner

Beach Runner

The View

The View

Redondo Beach Power Station

Redondo Beach Power Station

Show Dogs

Show Dogs

The Poop Deck

The Poop Deck

Lifeguard Station1

Lifeguard Station1

A Country Lane

It’s funny, the things that influence you. As a young boy the wallpaper in our living room was printed with 8 or 10 variations on a “Country Lane” theme. They were simple illustrations similar to what you might see on English plates. I spent hours imagining who might have walked down that path, lived in that cottage or sat on that secluded bench.

Cape Lookout, Oregon 2009

Southern France, 2007

St. Chinian, France 2007

Mt. Hood, Oregon 2009

Cape Disappointment SP, Ilwaco,Wa. 2005

Going To Charleston, South Carolina!

Well, we packed the bags, loaded the car, got the maps and hit the road. We drove 750 miles to the Bay Area for Christmas with my daughter’s family. After a great holiday we looked at each other and said, “What the Hell are we thinking?” There was rain in Southern California, snow and sleet in Texas and freezing rain in the Southeast.

After much soul searching we opted to fly instead of driving. Although we miss Emma, we are certain that we made the right decision.

Charleston is a great city. The historical district is fabulous. We’ve just completed the 9 site museum tour.

87 East Bay St.

99 – 101 East Bay St.

Broad St. Shutters

The Belvedere Rutledge St. Charleston, SC.

Manigault House

Middleton Plantation

Middleton Plantation

Middleton Plantation

Drayton Hall Plantation

Drayton Hall Plantation

It’s very unnerving to realize that all this wealth was built on the backs of enslaved people. The Alken-Rhett House alone had 31 slaves to maintain a house for two adults and three children. They did all the physical labor. Those with specific skills were rented out to neighbors and associates for extra income. We tend to think of slavery as a short lived chapter in our history. In fact, slavery existed on the North American continent for over two centuries!

Aiken-Rhett House Slave Quarters – Interior

Slaves lived in small rooms above the kitchens and stables.

Aiken-Rhett House Slave Quarters – Interior

Alken-Rhett House Slave Quarters – Exterior

On summer evenings porches are a way of life.

Broad Street

Broad Street