Finally had a chance to share some of the trip I'm on with my sister, @fullofhope in San Diego and I'm so excited to share them with you.
Growing up in big family, it's nice to have a smaller group to travel with. It just simplifies things not to have so many people to keep up with.
While I have a ton pictures already from the last few days I'm just sharing the ones from the first day here because that in itself was hard enough to narrow down into a single post.
Traveling in a small group isn't the only thing I've been really appreciating on this trip, another thing that is so nice, after becoming used to traveling overseas where the connecting flights can take up to 2 days to get you to your destination, is only having a few hours of flights. Also, airport food is just always overpriced and usually not very good, anyone else agree? We grabbed some quick lunch in between flights in Pheonix, then boarded the second flight to San Diego. Not the greatest to be honest, but at least it was something fresh.
After landing we Uber-ed it to get the hotel and isn't that such a great concept you guys? After settling in there we walked along the water's edge to get to a place called Seaport Village.
It's an outdoor shopping and Dining district that's got so many fun touristy shops to look at. I was so sorry when we were told that this area is about to be closed down at the end of this year. I can hardly believe it because it was so beautiful and fun.
We also passed by the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier San Diego Museum. That's something we're planning to see with my father @noboxes on a future trip because he was in the Navy for years and I want to get to see it with him.
The surrounding area is filled with so much liveliness too. I just love all the street performers and local culture you find here. This one young guy was so talented at his craft. Bubbles, yes! He told us that his original act was juggling but about 3 years ago he transitioned into doing the bubbles and now you can clearly see he's made an art of it. He even created a huge bubble around some smaller bubbles! Bubble-ception! (Oh, hey if you want to see a great post with more of the bubbles check out my sister @fullofhope 's post HERE)
The hotel has been amazing and so nice (definitely recommend the Springhill Suites San Diego Bayfront/Downtown.) The breakfast selection, yum, so many foods to choose from, I'll share some pictures of that in future posts because believe it or not I don't always take pictures of food and I accidentally forgot to get some of our first morning's breakfast. The gym is fully equipped for everything you could want and I've even had it to myself a few days and that was so nice.
The first evening we went to The Cheesecake Factory for dinner and, wow, I forgot how delicious their food is!
So look forward to the next post from this trip. I can't wait to share!
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San Diego....... I was here. San Diego's beaches I liked the most of all west coast beaches, seriously.
I agree, they were really nice, thanks @ligit
Great post .. good
Good for you .. look great trip thanks for the pictures
Thank you for sharing your adventure with us
your photographs are mind blowing. perfect clicks like a professional photographer.
Thanks for the compliment. I always work towards being 'professional.'
Thanks @introvert-dime
she's got an eye, doesn't she :)
@gringalicious on another free-spirit live report, appreciate more of those.
Looking at the pictures, you must've had a blast! I appreciate the sharing of travel experiences because it makes me feel like traveling as well. -You multiply the happiness and tranquility you gained by sharing mood-uplifting photos and words. Great work!
Thank so much for the great commenting @hiroyamagishi
Hey gringalicious,
You are back agian with another fab expereince. Your photography is always great but this time the most I liked is your travel with your sister. It is so cute and I am sure you both angels had a blast. I live away from home and now I realize the best time is the one spent with the family.
you're right, time with family is best, thanks @suf1an
Have fun in San Diego!
thanks @yummyrum
That hotel looks amazing! And the pictures are great as usual! Looks like a fun trip with your sister. It reminds me that i should go on a new trip my younger sister too!
Thanks for the kind words on my photos. The hotel is less than 2 years old and they're going to tear it town at the end of this year. The whole area is being transformed into a new project, just crazy.
It would be a really cool post series by @susanne, "Where Should My Sister and I Go?" You two could pick several possibilities and see what Steem picks.
As always, thanks so much for your support!
All those fancy photos and yet all I can keep thinking about is how cool it is that those ducks know how to use a crosswalk.
I trained them myself, that's a whole other post
That sounds like a series of posts and a novel made into a movie to me.
they're ducks, how hard could it be? But, after giving it some more thought, perhaps it could be a natgeo series featuring you as the duck wisperer
Can we call the show: What the Duck Did You Just Say?
you're a freaking genius. damn straight,
What the Duck Did you Just Say?
what could be more perfect?Edit: I'm on vacation, I can't be funny any longer
That sounds like me when I'm trying to take a vacation...
Enjoy your vacation!
really great and hope you have a good journey with your sister.
@nonamestlefttous yes, the photos is nice and cool. Nice comment. Am following you already.
your photographs, wow, I don't even have words. You've gone super over the top. I want some of these on my wall. Just fantastic work!!
Yea @noboxs you talk true, the photography is amazing wit good quality. Thanks for sharing @gringalisious.
your pictures hun are just incredible! I love them so much! beautiful story, i loved san diego, it was one place where i said i could move here! I travelled around california two years ago!
Hey @allasyummyfood. CA is a tad cheaper than London, but not much. But, there's so much that you could use for your business. Everywhere you look is amazing scenery, amazing food and OMG, the weather.
As always, thanks so much for all of your support!
Wow fantastic pics! Looks like a super fun trip!
New York is on my radar, maybe before the year is out
“Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta
thanks so much @paasz
Loveeee it! I'm a bit jealous! San Diego Is the best! I Love it there! I hope you have an absolute blast hehe.
aww, so sweet @kaylinart, thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. I know you're super busy with your businesses and I really appreciate it.
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San Diego is a peaceful place for minds, and your clicks show us all of it, traveling overseas, have an experience which not good for many of us, although your all over trip was amazing.
All the clicks are mind blowing, the first click in which you turn and samile must be made crazy many for us, how magnificently you made every click, your flight, hotel room, gym, the most amazing places of that city with your smile looking fabulous.
Your traveling is full of energy and positivity thats I take it, although i wanna appreciate your smiley face which is the most beautiful thing is your whole contribution.
Thanks, Gringalicious, for sharing your amazing traveling experience with us, it worth for us, keep sharing such positive things with us in future, blessed you...
Steem On.....
fantastic commenting, thanks so much @abdullahshoaib
don't forget to eat more kale while in California :)
got it, more kale, thanks @liwen12345
Very beautiful photos n the pic with sun behind is very cool. :)
I am so glad you liked it @tamsguitar, thanks so much for all of your support
All the pictures are really amazing......looks like you had a really great time out there with your sister....its soo good to see so many different kinds of food in one place.......amazing post
mind blowing photography @gringalicious hope this trip of san diago is happy for you
very happy, thanks
Nice your post @sisajol
Woow wonderful pictures 👍👍👍
thanks so much @musaa
You're an excellent photographer and it's great to see how large you have grown in just 6 months, what's your secret?
my secret to photography?
it's wonderful to see such photos! Many thanks! Very impressed! I loved it! so good to have a carefree holiday!
thanks so much @tatianavishny
youuuuu loook so georgeus
that's nice of you to say
A great place to visit
Live and warm atmosphere I can feel from the shots. Looking forward to your next posting. Take care~^^
thanks so much for commenting @ajlight
Simply WOW !!!
Your photos are breathtakingly beautiful.
Man these bubbles are HUGE...XD
I would be beyond honoured if you care to look at my blog. I'm trying to learn photography.
thanks for the commenting @event-horizon
Its very nice i like it
thanks for commenting
travel life :)
thanks and welcome to Steem @cangalos
Wonderful photography .Travel beautiful.
Thake for sharing this post.
Best of luck.
I'm so happy to share @sharminkona!
Uber-ed..??? Lolz.. Beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing your journey on Steem.
Haha, yes we Americans like to make everything a verb. Thanks @technological
Very nice photography @gringalicious. I remembered one of your post that you will be more on travelling this year. I like the gym a lot!
Yes, and I will definitely be doing more. Thanks for reading @soulbella!
Your welcome.
Have a nice trip there, girl.
<3
Thanks my sweet friend @joythewanderer!
this is all in one place cozy atmosphere , great aminities and the city scape view are stunning @gringalicious i admire your photography shot
That's so sweet, thanks @fernwehninja!
wonderful..photography I appreciate your travel thanks for sharing this post ..Carry on..
thanks so much for taking the time to comment @rkaitra
Most welcome..My dear..
You're very welcome @rkaitra!
Nice. Very good post. I upvote your post. Please upvote back my post and follow me @dians thanks
Wonderful trip @gringalicious...
thanks so much for commenting
Steady and cool photo of her
ok, thanks
Ah, beautiful shots indeed! I think this is the first time I had a real chance to take a closer look at your art.
Never being in San Diego.
Last time I travelled it was about 6 months ago and it looks like a whole eternity.
Add SD to your list, it's amazing
I did long time ago : )
I really love the second photo... its just PERFECT.
Nice trip! Thanks for taking us to San Diego with you!!
Greetings from Venezuela!
thanks so much for the kind words @hada
Very beautiful picuters.. Thank you for sharing..
thanks for commenting
You never fail to amaze with write ups.Putting all your travel dairy infront of us and making us part of it is seriously adoring. Your food recipes are always bang on but here is your other art and you seem to be perfectly fitting in it. Love the Sun setting photos. You almost have us the feel of the place. Beautiful and such panaormic setting.
fantastic commenting @tasauver, thanks so much!!
Well, my first post got me even less lol
But this is something exciting and this minnow is here to stay.
BTW cool pictures, looks like you had a fun time.
keep working at it @rjunaid12, you'll get noticed
Yah,
I will for sure :)
Uh-oh look out Steemit peeps, Gringa's doing travel blogs and bombarding us with tons of gorgeous photos!!!
Love SD and that first bubble photo :)
so kind, thanks so much for the very nice words @osm0sis
Nice
thanks and welcome to Steem
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& 
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please follow
great. many people are proud to see you here. I wish you success
thanks so much for commenting
You got a 7.72% upvote from @mercurybot courtesy of @gringalicious!