Although our first day at Rincon Parkway was a magical sunny winter day in California, it didn’t prove itself to be sustainable. Our first night at the campsite was enjoyable for us but Ava complained non-stop about the waves being too loud. Yeah, poor Ava, it sucks to sleep next to the ocean and be forced to fall asleep to the waves.
The next morning, things looked a bit grim. There was a lot of moisture on the ground and plenty of cloud coverage. It looked as though rain was eminent and the weather report forecasted that it will last several days. Since we have already paid for 4 nights, we decided to just play it by ear. Going home during the day and sleeping here at night was always our plan. If it rains on us it just means the afternoon beach days are out of the question.
That’s right Mila, that is the Pacific ocean your sister was complaining about being too close last night. Wah, wah.
Sure enough the rain starting to come down. Not really fiercely at first so we came home to wait it out just to see how things shake out. With rain coming down and puddles along the street starting to form, it wasn’t long until the rain boots and coats came out and the big girls headed out.
Sorry Mila, you are still too little to go out there in the rain. Wait until at least you know how to jump, it will be much more fun for you.
Here is Marlene demonstrating the proper method of stomping on a rain puddle.
Not to be out done by her mom, Ava gave it her all here with this double stomp.
The rain persisted the entire time we had the Mish at Rincon Parkway. Although we decided to spend our nights there each night, we did not get to spend any more time at the beach this time around. As we have not used her in a few months since our Lake Casitas trip before we took her for her much needed tune up at C&G Trailers, we needed to get her out and make sure everything is working property before our upcoming trip to Anza Borrego State Park. Stay tuned for a series of posts of our visit there during New Years week.
For now, we have a Princess Tea Party to attend for Ava’s friend Grace’s 5th birthday.
over and now,
dan
4 Comments
Clarke Hockwald · February 4, 2011 at 3:07 pm
Just missed you….we arrived at Faria Park (south end of Rincon Parkway) last night (2/3) for three days. Weather is terrific now!
marlene · February 4, 2011 at 4:23 pm
Hi Clarke!
Glad you got to enjoy Ventura’s beautiful weather! We were thinking about trying Faria Beach next time. Did you think it was worth the price?
Dan forgot to mention that when we were at Rincon Parkway, the police stopped by to tell us to put away our chained up generator because there are lots of generator thefts at night… especially when that freight train comes rumbling by. We were pissed at first that someone was knocking on our door so late but we are so glad that they did.
Where are you guys hosting at? All that talk of Anacapa Brewing Company is making my stomach grumble…
Thanks for stopping by,
Marlene
Clarke Hockwald · February 5, 2011 at 9:46 am
Marlene, Faria is expensive, but when you think of what it would cost to rent a condo, or get a hotel room 30 feet from the ocean, plus you get 50amp service, water, sewer, and cable TV, then it seems like a good deal for 4 days, and 3 nights. Recently stayed at the Beachfront Best Western in Carlsbad (right on ocean) for $225 per night…..
When we stayed on Rincon last year they were beginning to warn about bike and generator thefts.
We are camp hosts at Rancho Jurupa Regional Park in Riverside. We really were blessed to be chosen as there was a long list of people with applications in. Fortunately there is no waiting list, or line, so it was based on merit and our immediate availability.
We have been going to ABC to eat for about 6, or 7 years now. Their micro brew beer is exceptional, and their food is strictly fresh ingredients. Had “Black and Bleu Chicken” sandwhich….can still “taste” it…..mmmmmm!!
Thelma · February 21, 2011 at 4:19 am
Such a cute little photo 🙂