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The San Diego Traveler

Archive for May 2008

May 31st, 2008

This Week’s Featured Photos

Browsing this week’s images in Flickr, I selected a few fantastic San Diego photos that deserve some notice:

Thanks to these fine photographers for sharing a bit of beautiful San Diego with us.
Photo #1 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/dustydean/2535637702/Photo #2 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/tombothetominator/2529418173/Photo #3 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/14657061@N00/2522505601/Photo #4 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/nathaninsandiego/2526340489/Photo #5 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/terretta/2531573805/
Tags: children’s pool, parasailing, […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

May 29th, 2008

Getting MADD Before Prom

Just in time for this weekend’s prom at the House of Blues, a tangible warning to the students of Guajome Park Academy was placed the traffic circle in front of their Fitness Center and gym this week.
Donated by Rancho Del Oro Towing, a severely damaged Dodge Intrepid sits ominously vacant and ready to […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

May 28th, 2008

Cats - They’re Back!

“Midnight. Not a sound from the pavement. Suddenly an explosion of music and lights reveals a larger than life junkyard. Probing car lights tear across the darkened landscape of bottles and boxes, briefly catching the darting image of a running feline. Tonight is the one special night each year when the tribe of Jellicle Cats […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

May 27th, 2008

Are You Ready to QUASH?

What is QUASH? It’s the Quest to Unravel Alzheimer’s Scavenger Hunt. One part physical, one part mental, all for a good cause, QUASH is an unforgettable adventure through city landmarks and hidden hotspots. As they say:
“Soak in the sights and sounds of San Diego! Register to QUASH on June 14, 2008 and remember why […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 5 comments

May 26th, 2008

Jewish Arts Festival to Start Tuesday

The 15th Annual Lipinsky Family San Diego Jewish Arts Festival will start tomorrow (May 27), and continue through June 30. This year’s festival begins with the concert Israel at 60, starring Zeji Ozeri.
On Wednesday (May 28) there will be a performance of Red Diaper Baby, followed by Citizen Josh on Thursday (May 29). Both […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

May 25th, 2008

Recipes Available from San Diego Chefs

Did you ever go to a restaurant and wish that you could get a recipe from the chef? Well, maybe you can.
There are forty-one signature recipes from San Diego chefs now available at SanDiegoRestaurants.com, along with restaurant reviews and recommendations from restaurant patrons (which could include you).
The featured recipes include:

Ahi Tuna Rolls by Chef […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 1 comment

May 24th, 2008

This Week’s Featured Photos

Looking through Flickr for new images of San Diego, there were at least 600 to choose from this week. It’s always so difficult to select just a few to feature, but these were all stand-out in their own ways, and each has something different to say about life in San Diego:

 

Thanks to the wonderful photographers […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

May 23rd, 2008

Hotels for Comic-Con

If you’ll be coming to Comic-Con International this summer, you may be wondering where you’ll find the best hotel deals. Well, the fine folks at CCI have posted a list of local hotels, along with any special rates for Comic-Con attendees on their Hotels-at-a-Glance Chart.
They’ve also started a “Staying in San Diego” blog, where […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 0 comments

May 22nd, 2008

Chocolate Festival Coming to Vista

It’s time for all chocolate lovers to come together and thank their higher power for the existence of the cacao bean!
The Vista Village Chocolate Festival and Street Fair commences this Sunday (May 25), with these twelve vendors in the Chocolate Alley:

Brandini Toffee - Fresh and simple; they use only 4 ingredients – Creamy Butter, Pure […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 6 comments

May 21st, 2008

The Jacarandas Are in Bloom

As sure a sign of summer as you’ll find in San Diego county, the Jacarandas are preening, showing off their abundant blossoms in dramatic style.
These gorgeous lavender trees are native to South and Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean, but can be found throughout the world, including all over San Diego county. They’re a […]

By Carole A. Lane -- 8 comments

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