With the promise of 105° temperatures, we headed to Carlsbad for fun in the sun and always something more.
It could not have been a more beautiful day by the sea.We birded while we picnicked. What fun.The surfers were putting on quite a show, too.The water was delightfully warm and the waves were powerful. We were content to stay on the shore and admire from afar.We actually came here to stroll. As we meandered, I saw this home and had to admire its style. Is it Mid-century Modern? One feature that sets mid-century modern apart, more notably than any other, is the roofline. I loved this Folded Plate roof (V or W shaped units attached to each other creating a zigzag roof line profile). Groovy indeed.We also discovered this historical plaque for the Red Apple Inn/Army and Navy Academy. Built in the 1920s, the Red Apple Inn was a popular place to dine, with unique apple and avocado dishes on the menu. However, the inn and restaurant did not survive the Great Depression.In 1936, one of the most significant events for the City of Carlsbad was the relocation of the Davis Military Academy from Pacific Beach (est. 1910). Bringing needed cash to the city; it helped to relieve some of the depression era impact. Occupying the empty Red Apple Inn and surrounding property on Carlsbad Boulevard, the Davis Military Academy changed not only the schools address but also its name to the Army and Navy Academy.Army and Navy Academy, a private military school for seventh to twelfth grade boys, traces its history back over 100 years and it appears to be thriving.Wouldn't this museum be an interesting place to visit? The Atkinson Museum proudly showcases Academy artifacts and memorabilia.Carlsbad is one of those towns with rich history and diverse activities. I know we'll return again to explore even more.
Pico Iyer said it wonderfully, “A person susceptible to wanderlust is not so much addicted to movement as committed to transformation.”
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