Great Time in Vista, CA

The drive to Vista, CA wasn't too bad, only 5hrs because I stopped in Chandler, AZ first!  When I got to the Gilpin household cars were everywhere.  Of course the kids plus a girlfriend are living at home.  I stayed in the band room which was pleasant enough. 

We did the Sunday evening beach (something the Gilpin's do often) where I saw Ann for the first time, then Natalie and Loya a few days later.  Modesta and I did Sea World.  I hadn't been in years.  It was quite fun and the shows were pretty good..

I traveled down to San Diego to do Balboa Park, a favorite stopping place for Scott and I, but the memories came into my head and it was too sad... I did not stay and headed back to Vista.  Finally, Mark, Modesta and I went on the Hornblower champagne brunch.  It was a 2hr harbor cruise with great food and plenty of champagne   

On Sunday I drove back to Chandler and Monday did a little shopping before heading  back to Prescott.  It was good to see friends and family...