San Diego: Winter, and Big Waves, Arrive

[Zomby Woof]

We had waves over 20 feet yesterday, and off the coast of Ensenada, they hit up to 55 feet!

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20051221-9999-7m21winter.html



To the untrained eye, belonging to someone, say, from Duluth, there is no difference between summer and winter in San Diego.

The sun shines, the palm trees sway. The hummingbirds dart from the hibiscus to the Mexican sage, and people still wear sunglasses and sandals.

Although it hardly seemed like winter was at hand, aside from the stocking cap and hooded sweater, David Jennings set up his drums at South Mission Beach yesterday, the last day of fall. Jennings said he often plays his drums on the beach for the benefit of surfers.
It may not look like winter, but it is. The calendar says so.

Today is the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year and winter's official start. The sun rose today at 6:47 a.m. and will set at 4:47 p.m.

[In_The_Wind]

1. I miss the beach!

I'm not a surfer but I love to watch the waves washing ashore!

[Zomby Woof]

2. I love watching powerful waves

It's fun watching surfers, to be sure... but just the waves is fine by me. :D

Then it caps off with a sunset. B-)

[In_The_Wind]

3. The power of the ocean feels wonderful.

I used to have a very small sailboat. I loved being out alone. It was soooo peaceful. :)