In lieu of presents, we've decided "presence" is the greater gift. Today, we spent the afternoon in the delightful town of Encinitas for an Italian lunch with Steve's brother and sister-in-law. Our favorite restaurant was worth the 50 mile drive.
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| We have loved Trattoria i Trulli for years and this gorgeous "summer like" day was a beguiling way to enjoy our Saturday. Their cuisine is southern Italian, with lasagne delizioso e saporito! |
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| For me, no trip to this beach town is complete without seeing the "Boathouses". The buildings are prime examples of what's called vernacular
architecture, local historians say. That architectural category
includes sweet shops shaped like giant ice cream cones and Mexican
fast food places in the shape of a taco. And I absolutely love the thought of them. |
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| Miles Kellogg, an architect whose father was a sea captain,
built his ship-shaped structures in the late 1920s using old timber
from the Moonlight Beach dance house (1919). That once-famous local night
spot failed to survive the dry years of Prohibition. |
Shopping, dining, sightseeing and just enjoying being with family... what a gift!
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2 comments:
Yes, the ship houses are intriguing and fun aren't they?!
You sure are making the most of your SoCal trip! I have only eaten at Trattoria i Trulli once. It was yummy and is always fun to sit outside. BUT I really love Carmelas in San Marcos. Maybe next time you come down we could check it out to see what the pros (you and Steve) think! http://www.carmelacucina.com/
Looks like a perfect way to celebrate together! I love the boat houses, very cool! When you are here we will show oyu the bunker homes on Sullivans Island, they old bunkers from WW2!
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