Is This Winter?

January, 2009 Orange County and San Diego, CA

Oh yeah, I remembered why its so awesome to live here-its 75 degrees in January! It makes me wonder why anyone would live anywhere else. I saw a picture of a flooded I-5 in Washington state, and counted my blessings to be so out of there! I thought a training ride to San Diego would be in order to train for New Zealand, and a little change of scenery was also called for, so I loaded up a few things and took off down the coast. What a brilliant day it was! Beach after beach after beach- nothing but clear blue skies and beaches! It was really great and when I ate dinner, even better.

Chris and I cruised around San Diego the next day, fixing up my bike and getting me set up with clipless pedals. I was sort of nervous and avoiding getting them, but I really like the extra power to be had. We had the BEST fish tacos ever, washed down with some nachos and a pitcher of beer. My stomach was exploding- if only I had another stomach; it was seriously a top 10 meal of the century.

I was hardly in shape to ride back to Dana Point, but biking is all about suffering and pushing the limits, so although I watched the passing trains with longing, I finished the return 75 mile trip. Luckily, I was back at home just in time for dinner. I was hungry enough to actually enjoy my mother's "dog food" meal. And really, I just want to show you how amazing and wonderful the weather is here- sun, beaches and biking. My top 3 favorite things in the world!!!