Anza Borrego Dessert, Salton Sea and Palm Springs

Anza-Borrego Dessert; east side of San Diego
After my hanging around San Diego within whole tuesday, I couldn't stand it any more and decided to go out. Two of my friends were chased by this plan successfully and we began a short but long day trip.
Our tour started from Anza-Borrego Dessert. The spanish term Anza-Borrego means goat since there have been goats living on this dessert mountains. Guess what we did on this dessert? We cooked (Shin) Ramen at there. Wierd?! No, you can't immagine how it's delicious!

Salton Sea; east side of Anza-Borrego Dessert
There is the biggest lake of California right next to the Dessert. The scene of this giant lake is beautiful and fascinating but you couldn't imagine this; smelly everywhere. It seems like there's nowhere outgoing water from the lake but lots of incoming to it. Don't stay at one place to much. It must become smelly, later.





Salton City; one of cities by the Salton Sea
There're couple of small towns along with the Salton Sea. Salton City is one of them. Not like the name, it was just a small town.
We were suprise when we came to a grocery store over there. The owner of the store is Korean. I felt Korean living will is strong, again. ^^





Sunset scene near Salton Sea
This beautiful clouds were caught accidently. The nature is wonderful even when you're in dessert.










Palm Springs
Our final destination was Palm Springs; A spring on dessert.
We've had giant burgers as dinner with beer (buds; they don't have microbrewary) and walked a little. Downtown streets were beautiful and crowded since it's holiday season.







Cute Palm Springs downtown.








Temecula
As usual, we've stopped by Temucula by nature's calling and I found a cute restaurant over there. This must be stopping point, next time. ^^

Big Bear - starting season

I and Xin's couple went up to Big Bear mountain last saturday.

B-day dinner

December fifth is my birthday. Since everyone's busy these season (final season), I couldn't have good celebration with my friend in school.
This time, I invited few friends of mine who have spent most of time together at schoool and their friends.








Jessica & Xin are a lovely couple. They will be perfect match to each other. Kevin is graphics designer from Chico, northern California. It's nice to see you. He seems cool guy.










Irene is the first chinese (not really ^^) girl I've known. I thought she's a gf of Xin since he brought her to our study group. She proved herself smart. Many time, she lead our group and shed light to us when we're in dark. Even though she's from Santa Barbara, she's grown up in San Diego before (and now). So, we can say, she's true San Diegan. ^_*






Gene likes to say "little ...." but both he and Sarah (Gene's wife) are tall. This hot couple is Mrs & Mr Lockett. Just married! No kidding!! (And I've sung in the marrage)