Sorry I haven't posted in awhile. Chris and I have been busy exploring the area, looking for houses, and getting used to our new home. Here is a recap of the end of our trip and our adventures in Huntington Beach.
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| Gaslight District |
We arrived in San Diego on midday Thursday and were extremely grateful for the 60 degree weather. The hotel we stayed at, Hotel Indigo, is extremely dog friendly. They allow dogs in all rooms and in all areas of the hotel. With Petco Park being a block away from the hotel, the area around the hotel in general is also pet friendly.
After arriving, we took Hank on a long walk and then got some lunch at a restaurant near Petco Park. It got cloudy and overcast so we went back to the hotel to relax and escape the rain. For us, this rain was a bit upsetting but California is in the midst of the worst drought they've had in 100 years so everyone there welcomed the rain. We decided to stay in to watch the Olympics and then took Hank down to the hotel bar later on the evening for some drinks.
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| A view of San Diego from our hotel |
The following morning found us on our way to Huntington Beach, our new home. We drove the Pacific Coast Highway on part of the trip and arrived at our hotel around 11. Chris needed to check into work so we headed there soon after arriving in the area. After lunch and a tour of the armory, we needed to head back to the hotel to pick up Chris's car.
We spent the rest of the evening driving around the area and getting used to the streets. We took Hank to the dog beach, which tired him out very quickly. He likes the sand, but still isn't too keen on the water.
On Saturday we decided to do more exploring, as it was light out and things were open. We headed down to the main area of Huntington Beach and took Hank for a long walk along the beach. We got kicked off the pier, because dogs aren't allowed on there, but did find a restaurant that allows dogs on their patio. Chris and I enjoyed an adult lunch, while Hank attempted to sleep on the patio.
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Yes, this 80 lbs dog is mean and will destroy
your apartment...with kisses! |
As we are in the process of finding a place to live, we went out to look at places on Sunday. One was alright, but not move in ready. Then the next places cancelled on us. A lot of the places don't takes dogs or if they do, not Hank-sized dogs. It seems that at 80 lbs, Hank has more of a chance of barking and damaging an apartment than a dog under 45 lbs. We found the most perfect place this evening, but they don't take large dogs, or any dogs that is above your knee. This to not most dogs I know. (In other news, Hank also chewed threw two leashes in 24 hours. But that's neither here nor there.)
Anyway, today was a very frustrating day and it's possible that may not be able to live as close to the ocean as we'd like. We have more appointments tomorrow and I've sent out a bunch of emails so hopefully something turns up soon. Til then!
- Kate
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