I followed the scent of bbq to Louisiana Charlie’s. There is a smoker in front full of mesquite wood.
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Wonderland Ocean Pub

I remember this beach and pier from the days of my youth. Tide pools to the left contain all manner of life from the sea. Sand to the right provided hours of entertainment.
Pan de Muerto @ El Super

Día de los Muertos is November 2 2022 when the spirits of adults can rejoin their families for 24 hours. Midnight on October 31 the gates of heaven open and the spirits of children can rejoin their families for 24 hours. Each year I search for Pan de Muerto to celebrate Día de los […]
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The Hitching Post II

I was staying in Solvang and excited to see a Hitching Post restaurant nearby. Delicious scent of oak smoke was strong in the parking lot. There were many meat and fish choices on the menu but I can’t resist quail and ribs. I watched as the flames cooked my meal.
Jay’s Southern Cafe

Alpine has a quiet small town vibe a bit like Julian but without the horde of tourists. Lots of one story buildings and land that hasn’t been paved over.
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San Diego County Fair

The day started at Torrey Pines High School where they had free parking and a free ride to the fair. In the past they had the cool double decker buses as seen in Harry Potter. Turns out the company that supplied the double decker buses went out of business so now it’s school buses with […]