So Cal Day 3 - California Adventures Park!

The first time I went to this park, I didn't quite get it (its like an adults-only theme park with a serious undertone), but I loved it.  I still do.  It's less about rides (& therefore lines and screaming kids), and more about capturing the essence of California (Soarin' over California is also still my all-time favorite ride, hands down).

On that note, I have to say- anytime I'm back in Southern California, I miss it- the sights, smells, weather, food... We never left California per se, we just moved to Hawaii. Does that make sense? California was my home for six years, it will always be a source of comfort for me. Maybe that's why I've always loved this park.

The boys walking to the park (about 10-15 min. from our hotel) in the morning.

Posing with their patron of the trip...Grandpa!

Riki is still in the hospital with fourteen crushed vertebrae.  We hope the body cast will be removed shortly.