To escape the ever present "June Gloom" we are packing our camera equipment and backpack and head north and inland to the Wild Animal Park. Not surprising, we are not the only ones who had…

The Balboa Park is offering an unbelievable variety of cactuses, roses, orchids and other exotic plants and is especially beautiful in spring. Last week we were here and strolled through the cactus and the rose…

This winter, Southern California got a lot of rain, not just along the coast but also inland and in the desert. This means that this spring the desert blooming is expected to be very nice.…

One week ago I was sitting in a very “cold” room with about 30 other individuals, taking the Californian Real Estate Sales Agent License Exam. It took me about 3 hours to get through the…

It all started years ago - well actually in 1994/95 when we fell in love with San Diego for the first time. Since then we were determined to find a way to get a permanent…

Weather-wise this has been a very unusual week: it has been raining every day, partly with heavy storms and even tornados. Today the sky looks bright and sunny again and the air is clear and…

Today is Marco’s birthday! After talking to our parents in Switzerland we drive out to Point Loma, hoping to see Gray Whales. Each winter the Pacific Gray Whales pass by the western overlooks of Cabrillo…

It’s the first time in about 15 years that we are not at home for Christmas. It is very unusual to be away from the family, be in warm climate and not have any of…

There is only little time left for planning and preparing the coming year and to reflect what opportunities and challenges this year has brought us. Did you meet your objectives? Did you spend enough time…