All done with the mini-vacation. The drive up the coast (San Diego to San Fran) in the convertible was quite nice, really could not have asked for better weather. As usual, the view on the coast highway was spectacular. One thing I really enjoyed was the olfactory experience of the convertible. Driving through you could …
Author Archives: Chris Nelson
Big Sur and random links
Sipping on some jasmine pearls Anna bought for me. They are quite nice. Heading up to Big Sur tomorrow for a bit of camping overnight. Then it is up to the bay. We are going to hitch a ride on Mark’s (Anna’s brother) boat to see the fireworks in the SF bay. Should be fun. …
Apocalyptic Christians
A very interesting read from the Village Voice regarding the meetings of the National Security Council’s top Middle East aide with apocalyptic Christians. The problem is not that George W. Bush is discussing policy with people who press right-wing solutions to achieve peace in the Middle East, or with devout Christians. It is that he …
Little Vietnam
Finally up and running on my RMA stuff.. we shall see if she holds together. The San Diego Reader does not lie: BEST VIETNAMESE-FRENCH SANDWICH I went here tonight while I was waiting for Anna. Awesome sandwich. They are sort of like good Vietnamese food on really good French bread (a result of the French …
Travel
Just ordered my new backpack: Mountainsmith Retro Bugaboo, I almost bought it before, but it just went on sale with REI. Its not a huge bag, but is very comfortable and is pretty much the exact dimensions of a slim carry on bag (I like to travel light and never check baggage). Would have rather …