On the Road to San Diego

remembering this day on 9/15/2017

It really is a blessing to have a welcoming family who are excited to show you to new places and drive for you - that was what my Ate (and her kids) did for me. Instead of me taking the Amtrak to San Diego, she drove all the way up to San Francisco to pick me up, show me around, and then drive down south again. We started early in the morning, around 6, 7 am and reached San Diego around 7 pm. It was such a long drive and I am grateful that we arrived safe (was supposed to stay at LA first but decided to go straight to San Diego because I did not want them to get stuck in LA traffic after dropping me off at our other uncle's house) and that we were still in good humor after all those hours on the road.

Seeing the coastal view of California was also cool, especially after our lunch at Solvang, a Dutch-inspired town where we tried their famous aebleskiever at the Solvang Restaurant. Solvang was a good place to take a break to on a long road trip. I was glad the weather was really nice, cool but sunny. If given the chance, I would like to go back to this place and roam around more.

 Lunch time at Solvang

Nearing San Diego, I could not believe that traffic can be as bad as that in Metro Manila, only difference is that the motorists follow traffic rules. Even learned a few American road rules, as well, like lanes for carpools, penalties and shoulder use. I noticed that their shoulders are one-car width unused except for emergency purposes while in Manila, I'll be shocked to see if we even have a half-meter wide shoulder, and that is mot being used during traffic. Oh well. I would assume that I would notice a lot more differences like this in the coming days while I am here.

Another noticeable thing is that, the wideness of California (especially the ones I saw going to San Diego) can be pretty drowning. It was just so wide and most houses are low-lying or flat. And it had a desert feel. From inside the car, I can see that it was really sunny but for sure, it is pretty cool, too. That is one great weather then! =)

So wide! On our way to San Diego.

Next great blessing is to finally be at my Aunt's house and meeting the rest of the family who lives there at the moment.

Thank you, Lord, for all the blessings.