Imaginary Mike: San Diego

 

San Diego. Night time temperatures have driven me south once again. In the time of the Plague, this lovely area is not so open to exploration. Museums are closed. Even beaches are subject to closures due to Covid. The zoo remains open, and is attractive to me in part due to memories of visiting in the company of my grandparents. That was long ago, and I was quite young, then. Still, memories remain, and the zoo is a must-see.

Even with restrictions, there are many communities in this region to visit. Temperatures are good as far east as Palm Springs and Palm Desert. Quartzsite remains just a bit cold, so a few weeks wandering the southernmost regions of California will be fine.

There is no hurry to reach the BLM lands of Arizona surrounding Quartzsite. That winter haven is fine for extended stays, since a van dweller can park for free for up to fourteen days in each location, and there are many such areas surrounding Quartzsite. 

That, however, is in the future. With plenty of books and craft supplies, those weeks will be quiet and relaxing. For now, exploring what remains open is the adventure.