My trip to California and Mexico

[Randi]

My trip to California was FANTASTIC! As you know, I stayed with Sara and Don in Laguna Niguel, they spoiled me rotten - I could easily get used to it! :D

Well, I finally got to meet Edwina and Eddie, and what a welcome they gave me. :) Edwina came to say Hello when I arrived and shortly after, Eddie. They are as cute as I had imagined. The first night, Eddie came up in my bed, and also my last night!! :p I obviously didn't get a picture, but I have others. :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Eddie-on-landing.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Eddie-in-cuddle-mood.jpg
Yes Eddie, I do want to cuddle. :)


Edwina was busy trying hats and accessories ....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Edwina-in-Scottish-hat.jpg
This Scottish one in honor of Karen's visit.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Edwina-in-disguise-1.jpg
And here she is in a beautiful outfit.

more in next post ....

[Randi]

When Sara and I weren't busy floating around in the pool, we went on several trips around the area. We visited The Mission in San Juan Capistrano and saw the beautiful gardens.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/RSmission.jpg

And we went for walks up a steep hill with a wonderful view ...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/f333d11f.jpg

- that's where I found "my" House, just up the road from Sara's. LOL!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Randis-new-house-copy.jpg

I went shopping and decided what interior I want .... ;)

(lost that picture, but will put it in later)


When Don wasn't BBQing at home, we had dinner in good restaurants. San Clemente was a lovely little town with an excellent fishrestaurant, where we also saw surfers. (picture in BBQ tread))

While Karen, Debbie and Terry was there, we went for a delicious dinner in Dana Point Harbour and we got "kitty" bags with what was left, so we could feed the feral kitties there. :) They were too shy for pictures. I also got to meet the Harbour Patrol and had a chat about their work.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Harbour-patrol-1.jpg

Before bedtime, we usually took a dip in the pool ...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Sara--Don-in-hot-tub.jpg
Ahh, that's life!

[Randi]

One day, we drove to San Diego Animal Wild Park, but on the way, we stopped to say Hello to Shirley's cousin ...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Shirleys-cousin.jpg

In the Animal Park, we saw lions ...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Lion-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Lion-resting.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Lions-paws.jpg

...a leopard

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Leopard.jpg

and lots of other animals. :)

[Randi]

A few days before I left, Sara and I drove to Mexico, where her friends showed us around

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Tijuana-yard-3.jpg

We went for lunch in a typical restaurant, and then to a wine tasting ...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Wine-tasting.jpg

And was invited home to meet the whole family.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Tijuana-family.jpg

The day before I left, Vickie came to visit. :) She and Laurie came on the same train, but Laurie had to go on to San Diego. So Sara, Vickie and I went to dip our toes in the sea at Laguna beach ...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Slick-Sara-Laguna-beach.jpg

and took a little walk around the area.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Fister/LA%20July%202005/Randi--Slick.jpg

That's all folks. Hope you enjoyed! :) I certainly did!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Great pictures! Thanks for sharing them!
I'm sitting here grinning like I was there in person!

Hopefully, you'll be able to make the BBQ again next year!!!
(crosses fingers):cool: :D

[wolflady]

I'm so glad that you had a great time Randi! :D

**hugs**

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Awwww Randi, I am so happy that you had such a great time! What a great idea to this trip!!

You have great taste, Randi, that house is very classy ;) :D

Great animal pics too!! OMG, that lion looks soooo comfy ;) ! Love his paws!!!

[Barbara]

Wow what a trip!!!!!

Some of these places I know (like the Wild Animal Park and Dana Point)- others I've never seen. Oh I'd love to come over right now.

Special thanks for that lion pawsie. Would be so neat to cuddle:D

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by Barbara
Special thanks for that lion pawsie. Would be so neat to cuddle:D

:eek: :eek: You go first with the lion cuddle, Barbara. If you survive, I'll think about going next. ;) :D

Oh Randi, it's so wonderful to see your pictures and see what a wonderful time you had! I'm also so glad I was able to make it out there so I could finally meet you too!

Aaahhh.....such good memories.....:D

[Edwina's Secretary]

Here's is Randi's lovely living room. Didn't she do a fabulous job??? I just love red....

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid179/p2fdd8c8625e0efd3eb88975b5ed430f9/f3112c22.jpg

[popcornbird]

What beautiful pictures!!!!! I ***love*** that house your chose for yourself! Wonder how many millions of dollars it is worth. :o

I can't believe you went to Mexico!! I've lived my ENTIRE life in California, and have not once crossed the Southern border. That is strange, because we do often drive up to Vancouver, Canada, which is 3 states away, but never to the border that is right below us. I would love to go there someday. What was Mexico like?

Looks you had a wonderful time!!! What great hosts Sara, Don, Edwina, and Eddie were! :D

[Sus]

..all those wonderful pictures of sunny California!! The danish weather Gods seem to have decided that the danes have had enough summer this year :rolleyes: - so I really need them!!

I love the house you chose... you just be sure to invite me there, as soon as you move in, you hear?? :D

Love,
Sus and Bella

[Edwina's Secretary]

what an easy house guest Randi was.... her cooking was so good (always important to me.) I hoped Sara would learn some things....

we await your return.....

[shais_mom]

what awesome pics Randi! :)
you got some fabulous ones at the Animal park!
wow!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Wonderful pictures.:D I'm so glad that you a great time in sunny California.:)

[Killearn Kitties]

What great pictures you got of everything! Your pictures of the lions are unbelievable!

*sigh* It's so hard being back to the daily grind!

[Vio&Juni]

It looks like you had a great vacation!

I would have loved to be there with all of you!

Eddie looks SOOOOOOOO good with those white pawsies curled like that :)

[jenluckenbach]

Thanks for sharing your visit with us. I am glad you all had such a lovely time.

[lizbud]

What great memories you must have of that trip. I'm so glad
that you shared some of it with us.:D I'm almost over being
jealous....:p