Hapa J’s San Clemente

The sea surrounds me
Fine coral sand below me
Blue sky above me.

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I miss the deep blue sky and the awesome food of the Hawaiian islands.  While there are Hawaiian restaurants in California something is missing.  I was curious to see if Hapa J’s is as good.  

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Japanese Friendship Garden (San Kei En) 2215 Pan American Rd E, San Diego, CA 92101

When I long for the peace in my soul to come forth

I look for a special place to achieve this

The beauty of the zen garden within the Japanese Friendship Garden

Is such a deeply wondrous place

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Zen garden view from outside

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Mike Hess Brewing and Zoe’s Place Foodtruck 3812 Grim Avenue North Park, CA

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Beer menu

Driving by the front on the way to the parking lot I get a glimpse of the giant shiny vats used to make the beer, impressive. Think I need to borrow one and stick it in my front lawn area, people driving by would slow down to take a look that’s for sure……nah just kidding! Seriously, it would be great to get a short tour of the brewing area, obtain a closer view of where the masters of Mike Hess brewing do their magic.

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The Hills

Cold is the evening
Music brightens the darkness
Party ends with song.

the.hills.0908Night is cold.  Enclosed patio and heat lamps keep frostbite at bay.  Saturday nights there is live music.  The guitarist is playing Eagles songs I like. 

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PB Bakery & Cafe

Dreamsicle cupcake
Lost in memories fading
Photographs of past.

pb.bakery.3545Sugar & Scribe was one of my fav bakeries in town and I was sad they left as I’m in this area often. 

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Lake Murray Reservoir 5540 Kiowa Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942

Sunshine, gentle breeze, nice temperature, humans bringing you food….what more could a duck ask for? The ducks do their happy quack and fluffy rear end wiggle, you know the one. A pair of geese swim by eyeing us for possible food donations.

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