A day in Aliso Viejo
October 16, 2004

Waking up to a cloudy sky in San Diego. A winter storm is moving in.

After an early breakfast, Martin & me go for a great run on Lagun Beach.

few things compare to a barefoot beach morning run

topping ot off with a good swim
[still pretty warm]

Ulrika & Martin fixing a delicious brunch

Unbelievable - there's not a single bicycle for rent in or near Aliso Viejo...and we sure tried.

finding a good trail in the Santa Ana Mountains


two of us get ready....

...and take off.

As we had only two bikes, I volunteer to do a great mountain run.

Hans & Martin end up working quite hard, as it's really steep, with lots of loose gravel.
Running proves much faster :-)


spectacular misty vistas

agave



heading back down, however, wheels are clearly an advantage (movie file)

Running is hot, even on a nippy day!

Martin

Hans

Back in Aliso Viejo, we cook an amazing saffron salmon pasta that is enjoyed with a good wine.

Martin is put to the test of glazing crème brûlée for dessert.

After ending a great day with a cup of coffee, we bid farewell and head back to San Diego.
[me, Hans, Martin, Ulrika]