Seasons Fusion

Jan 12 2009

Published by betchai at 1:22 am under Balboa Park Edit This

I love the weather today, which is a very lovely and beautiful day at 70s!! It is so wonderful to feel like summer in winter with fall and spring scenery around. There is just no season here in San Diego, but a fusion of season! There is a touch of spring

Bloom at Balboa Park

in a lingering fall

Confetti of Falling Leaves @ Balboa Park

Balboa Park

at winter (mountains still have patches of snow)

view from Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial looking North

with summer like temperature today at 70s!! Clearly, there is no distinct season in San Diego, all four seasons are just here this weekend! And my favorite picture representing San Diego’s no season but a fusion is this pink flower against the golden backdrop of autumn leaves.

Promise of Beautiful Spring behind Autumn Colors at Winter

And inside Botanical Building of Balboa Park, the orchids are in full show!

Lovely Orchid

Orchids are my favorite flowers because it reminds me of sweet home Philippines where beautiful orchids abound.

Though I definitely love the sun today ( but not the very strong Santa Ana winds) and the warmth brought about by Santa Ana wind, but I am wishing for more rain. Hmmmm, now, if we can only have sun during the day and rain at night, then, it would be perfect! I love rain because it would make me very hopeful for a wonderful spring just like in my last Tuesday’s walk where I saw butterfly and caterpillars.

Ah, the joys of being outside enjoying the surprises and gifts of nature is just priceless! It does not come with a price since you could not buy it, but the joy brings you hope and memories.

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16 Responses to “Seasons Fusion”

# jodapoeton 12 Jan 2009 at 4:54 am edit this

Ah, the orchid and bloom are both breathtaking. The colors are so vivid. I know what you mean by the temperature in the 70’s while during Winter. We are in the 60’s here and I love it. Again, gorgeous shots. Thanks. Jo
# novaon 12 Jan 2009 at 10:15 am edit this

lovely indeed, pagtanaw palang nako sa mga pictures nagtulo na akong laway sa kainit nga akong gusto matilawan.. i don’t like wearing too many clothes kay samukan ko…pero have to deal with that para maging warm and comfy ko here…

you have lovely shots…
# Cascia @ Healthy Momson 12 Jan 2009 at 12:15 pm edit this

This is a beautiful post! It is making me look forward to our trip to San Diego in April even more. I can not wait! Warm beaches here we come! Thank you for sharing. You have a beautiful blog.
# My Bug Lifeon 12 Jan 2009 at 8:41 pm edit this

You have orchids over there? Lovely.
# Ruthion 12 Jan 2009 at 11:16 pm edit this

Bechai… I love rain when I was still in the Philippines. Now that I am here and know what happens when it rains during winter… it scares me out of my wits to go on the road again. Hayyyy…. love your photos just the same.
# melissaon 13 Jan 2009 at 7:46 am edit this

I heard once that it is 70 degrees in San Diego, all year. Is that accurate? because that would be lovely. I love your Fall Foliage shots, I have a soft spot for them.
# betchaion 13 Jan 2009 at 2:00 pm edit this

thanks a lot everyone.

@ MBL, yes, we do have orchids here, I think not native to this area but transplants from Asia and other places, but they grow beautifully just the same. On the other hand, I find it a lot easier to grow orchid in the Philippines, here, I am not very successful, I have some orchids that died on me here, but never happened in the Philippines.

@ Ruthi, I understand what you mean. I’ll pray for your safety on the road always.

@ Melissa, I think that is over-promotion, hahaha! I would love to say yes. It is actually 70s mostly from June - November, but it drops to 60s and 50s. We had been mostly in the 50s last month, with 30s and 40s low at night, thus getting 70s again is like summer. What is true though is that we won’t miss 70s for a long time, like this week, we have high pressure winds coming from the desert that warmed us to 70s. 80s inland
# sarabellaon 13 Jan 2009 at 4:16 pm edit this

Hello my dear!
Gorgeous images, captivating as ever.

Happy New Year… wishing you and yours a wonderful 2009!!
xx
# Bobon 13 Jan 2009 at 8:58 pm edit this

Wow, great shots, I have so had it with this -25-45c weather here in Saskatoon Saskatchewan, at least I can dream about warmer days ahead when I come here.
# Novaon 14 Jan 2009 at 8:15 am edit this

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Thanks for your meessage.. hope to see u there.. add my other blog betchai… thanks…
# yanjiarenon 14 Jan 2009 at 10:30 am edit this

The colors are amazing. Here all I can see is snow, snow and more snow with sub zero temperatures lol. When I get money I am coming to visit!
# jodapoeton 14 Jan 2009 at 10:54 am edit this

I had to come back and visit again. Your photos are so inspiring for me.
# shewritesyouwriteon 15 Jan 2009 at 12:12 am edit this

first of all, thanks so much for visiting my blogs and leaving your thought. so wonderful to find out that you’re also preggy :o)

secondly, i love the pictures on ur blog… nicely done and very easy on the eyes. your pictures say so much about ur place and hopefully i get to visit someday huh?

God Bless you and do comeby my blogs often ok? :o)

Beth
# heidion 15 Jan 2009 at 12:49 am edit this

What an orchid! All these colors are so joyful!!! I love the butterfly too! You cheered me up!
# carey @ new horizonson 15 Jan 2009 at 6:51 am edit this

betchai, i soooo LOVE that pink flower pic! :)

it’s great that you’re enjoying winter, or as you said seasons fusion, over there.
# AVCr8teuron 16 Jan 2009 at 4:23 am edit this

I love Balboa Park, but I’m always exhausted by the time I get done looking at everything.