The World-Famous San Diego Zoo

We went to the zoo!

Yesterday, I turned 35. So to celebrate, Jason, Charlie and I decided to visit the San Diego Zoo.

When we woke this morning, it was omninously cloudy - not a good sign in San Diego. Usually here, clouds=rain. And rain it did - it was pouring when we went to get gas. But we decided to press forward with our plan - and if it was too wet, we would just drive around San Diego and go to the zoo another time.

So we drove to Coronado Island to check that out and it was awesome - such a beautiful area with cute, small houses and the grand Hotel del Coronado, which we just drove by but it's huge and looks elegant and regal. Like something you would see in a movie.

By this time, the rain had stopped and it even looked lke the sun was trying to make an appearance, so we headed to the zoo, getting a terrific parking spot. That's one plus - if you go to the San Diego Zoo on one of the 10 days it rains down here, you're not going to have to fight crowds. We layered Charlie in a sweatshirt and jean jacket, loaded him up in his brand new umbrella stroller, and headed out.

Well, everything they say about this zoo is true - it is awesome. The best were, of course, the pandas. I could go on and on, but I think it's best if you just check out the pics.

It was a great way to celebrate my birthday.