Around San Diego

The Pilgrim Pouch visited the world renowned San Diego Zoo, which not only includes 3,500 rare and endangered species but also has a botanical collection with more than 700,000 exotic plants. The Pouch makes carrying essentials easy while strolling the Zoo's 100 acres. 

                     

In Balboa Park the Pouch sat by the wishing well. What wish did it make?

Spanish Village, an art studio complex in Balboa Park, showcases paintings, ceramics, sculpture, and jewelry from local artists. The Pouch felt right at home!

For a San Diego treat the Pilgrim Pouch ventured to Julian, a mountain town known for apple pie in the North County area. A favorite place to enjoy a slice is at the Julian Pie Company, which has served up pies since 1986.

The Pouch visited The Santa Ysabel Art Gallery not far from Julian. The gallery, run by Annie Rowley, is a 'must stop' on the way up to the mountains. The current show "Apron Forest" runs from September through October. It features work by artist Johanna Hansen plus guest artists.

The Big Island

Aloha! Over Labor Day weekend, a family wedding took place in Kailua-Kona on the island of Hawaii, or "The Big Island." Reception festivities were held at the Mauna Kea resort where the Pilgrim Pouch watched parrots greet guests.

Where's the Pouch? Hint: It's hanging on a tropical bush at the Waikoloa Beach Resort, whose grounds include lava rock. The island of Hawaii has the only active volcano among the eight islands that comprise the state of Hawaii.

Surf's up! The Pilgrim Pouch was a handy bag for colorful beach time fun. Outrigger canoes were lined up at Spencer Beach Park.

Before returning to San Diego, the Pouch relaxed on lava 

and coral rocks by the water's edge.