San Diego: Back for a bit and some up-and-down.

In memory of Mannie Edelstein, a man with a small ego, a warm heart and a big smile who brought meaning into the world and motivated many, including ourselves.



Back to the beach as we go 'walking on a winter's day'...'step onto a cliff we pass along the way...'




Some tricky and slippery sections as we return from the beach.




We meet a new creature, a falcon.




One of our favorite places in San Diego, after Lake Poway, is the glider port. It provides beautiful views of the ocean, sunsets, birdlife and most of all, a steep drop to ocean level with a spectacular return climbing up the cliff rather than using the rough steps. Like all things in life, there is also a disadvantage to it. Below the port is an officially sanctioned nudist beach--that's the negative side. Call me a prude but it's not positive or even attractive to walk on that beach when the weather is reasonable. It seems when the temperature rises, people like to hang-out, stick-out or is it hang-over or whatever. It also seems that the predominant gender of nudists is male which is, for me, off-putting. In addition, many of the participants in this very passive activity are older than us or if not, have bodies that have spent much time in sedentary positions and/or have consumed more foodstuffs than recycled. All-in-all, it's a bit of an eyesore unless the temperature drops below 60 degrees.

Call me a sexist should you wish, but to the contrary, should the predominant gender be of the feminine persuasion, I might have a different view. In fact, I would say it would be a very interesting view indeed. (Truth be told, a little modesty shown by all would be most welcome). As it is, we have to reach the beach to do the climbing back and other activities, so when the temperature drops, it is a treat. We get the opportunity to undertake all we wish without having to view the relics...and you know what can wash up on the sand.



An exciting path in our temporary backyard.




I think it's known as the 'swinging arm' technique. Acts to balance the climber and crack the spouse.




Falcon country.




Hoping falcons don't like heights. They don't do they?




Some color and beauty in San Diego.




The speed of the bird is phenomenal.




Can't remember slipping but there was one section I would have liked to have had more traction.




Began to flap its wings. Apparently, it's something we said.



Cheers,

Jenni and Jeffrey