June Gloom? Not here in Ramona

One of the wonderful things about living inland, in East County San Diego (actually, we're a bit north, just below San Diego Safari Park in Escondido) is the beautiful blue sky days throughout most of the year. It does get a bit warm come Aug/Sept, and there's those pesky fires that come through every few years, ahem. But, it really is a quiet, peaceful place to live.

There's many local activities and we're just 1/2 hour to 45 minutes to most places in San Diego County.  Here, in Ramona, we're 20 minutes to the Safari Park, and 30 minutes to Escondido, which has the Center for the Arts, SD Children's Museum, Kit Carson Park-home to Queen Calafia's Magical Circle, Sikes Adobe, beautiful Felicita Park. And, here in Ramona we have the lovely Dos Picos Park.  We have an awesome glass company which has semi-annual glass blowing demonstrations. We have the Oasis Camel Dairy which also has open houses and tours throughout the year. We have our own small town fair, with 4H showings and the usual rides and attractions found at most small town fairs. We even have a Mainstage Theater with many known bands appearing.


I love to buy local and there's organic farms as well as many small businesses that I frequent and try to do my part to keep them in business. There's beautiful, old oak trees and prickly pear cactus. Our spring time is lovely and it actually gets quite green and lots of lovely spring flowers including poppies and other colorful flowers.

It's not uncommon to see wild turkeys crossing the road out here, and many other beautiful creatures. There's the annual Hawk Watch during January and February. There's several goat, sheep and chicken farms here.
Also, we are just 1/2 hour to Julian, home to the famous Julian pies. In Julian, there's also the Smith Ranch where one can take a train ride and a gold mine tour and learn about pioneer life. And, also lots of great places to camp and the quaint little town of Julian is fun to visit during the Winter Holidays. Apple picking in the Fall is always one of our favorite things to do.

We really love it here and plan to stay for many years in this little town. It's amazing how quickly 6 years has flown by. Hope you can come out and visit our lovely little town sometime. It's a beautiful drive here from any direction you come.


Tell us about your town and what's great about it. We'd love to here about all the pockets of San Diego and fun things to do that we might now know about!


Until then,

Keep Soaring and Landing Safely,

In Beautiful, Sunny

San Diego!

Your Soaring Mama,

Mandy

Friday's Soar & Explore

From 2012-04-12

We went and saw the butterflies "soaring" at the Butterfly Jungle at Safari Park in Escondido. This weekend is the last weekend for it this year, so go and see it if you haven't done so yet. So many beautiful butterflies fluttering around. It's in a green house, of course, and very warm. So, even though it might be cool outside, dress in layers, because you'll warm up once inside. Also, you have to get a (free) time-stamped ticket and go in at an allotted time, so plan your time accordingly. This weekend's sure to be busy so get over there today if you can. 

Where have you "soared and explored" to this week? Please share your photos with us over on Facebook or by emailing a .jpg image to me at Mandaroo63 at yahoo dot com.

Enjoy your weekend and we'll see you on Sunday!

Keep Soaring and Exploring! 

Your Soaring Mama, 

Mandy

Soaring on a Sunday

 


Spring has sprung, and it's beautiful out there!!! Whether you're going to the Butterfly Jungle at the Safari Park, the beaches or being with the family at the park, it's a wonderful time of year to be out and about in San Diego!


Here's some fun stuff coming and going on this week in San Diego:


March 24th-April 15th. Butterfly Jungle at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido. Activities, contests, butterfly guides and more!


March 31st-April 15th. 16 Days of Play at the San Diego Zoo. 16 days of special children's activities at the zoo which include; Spring Stroller decorating contest, zoo characters, feathered friends, Easter Bunny meet and greet, giraffe feeding, meerkat much brunch, singing dogs and more! See website for details.


March 31st-April 15th. Lego Star Wars Days at Legoland. On 3/31 & 4/1 there will be 501st Legion Appearances, a Droid Hunt, costume contest, Fan Gallery, raffle. See website for more information.


March 31st. Ramona Music Fest  5 at beautiful Dos Picos Park. Enjoy 5 hours of music out in a beautiful park just 45 minutes from San Diego. Food, prizes, game and activities for the kids. There will be country, folk, rock and jazz music.


Saturday, March 31st 10am-2pm. House of Ukraine presents Annual Pysanka Celebration. Ukranian pysaka (Easter eggs) demonstrations at the International Cottages in Balboa Park. Learn the what the symbols and designs on these beautiful artwork mean. There will be children's activities and Ukranian pastries.


Saturday and Sunday, March 31st and April 1st. Crew Classic, Rowing event with 4,000 athletes. Includes a Family festival with a trade show, music, artists booths and a kids zone. Starts at SeaWorld and finishes at Mission Bay.


Through June 17th.  New Jewelry in a New Medium: The Art of Polymer Clay at the Mingei Museum in Balboa Park.




Easter and Spring time Activities:


Friday, March 30th.  A photo with the Easter Bunny at Macy's Courtyard in Grossmont Center. Proceeds benefit Rady Children's Hospital.


Saturday, March 31st 9am-12, 1230-230pm, ages 2 to 12 years. Spring Egg Hunt at Tecolote Recreation Center in San Diego.


Saturday, March 31st-April 1st 1-4pm. Family Discovery Days: Spring EGG-ucation. Nature hikes, arts and crafts and family activities at the San Elijo Lagoon. FREE.


Coming up in April:


Wednesday, April 4th at 4pm and 7pm. WOW First Wednesdays Malashock Dance. Modern Dance production at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido. Free event, or limited reserved seats available for $7 in advance.


I'll be posting more Easter and Spring time celebration activities that are coming up on our Facebook page as they are announced. Come visit us and join in on our Friday's weekly "Soar and Explore" by sending us photos and a brief description of some of the fantastic place you've been to in San Diego during the week!

Have a great week and,

Keep Soaring and Landing Safely,

In Beautiful, Sunny

San Diego!

Your Soaring Mama,

Mandy