Picasa -> Adobe Lightroom

Ok, I must admit, I found iPhoto (on Mac) a drag, after using Google's Picasa (on Windows). However Picasa doesn't work on Mac (yet), so I've transitted to Adobe's new Photoshop Lightroom. Thanks Kev, for the suggestion. I'm loving it !

Tagnet visit

Catching up with friends

Catching up with friends in the Loma Linda area and even got them to start their blog (http://igorflora.blogspot.com)...

The landing...

The landing was very smooth (unlike my previous ballooning experiences, back in 2002, in Annecy / France), thanks to the very skilled pilot and a very calm weather... What a great thing to do to celebrate EarthDay today !

many ups and downs in the life of a Balloon...

Nice houses from above...

Balloons everywhere

I counted 13 other balloons, in the early hours... and it's not even "Temecula Balloon & Wine festival" time (http://www.tvbwf.com/)

hanging from the basket

To lift a "Basket" of 18 people. that balloon was masive !

Cheryl: "Is it safe" ?

What are people doing so early on a Sunday morning in Temecula ? Ballooning !

There's this great Mediteranean restaurent downtown Huntington... you've got to try the Clocolate factory next door too !

Beach architecture...

Huntington beach properties...

Cheryl & Daryl on the Huntington pier

Bikes !

Bikes; some more practical than others...

surfing... on wheels

for those who prefer the flat solid ground, Huntington also caters for them...

"Shall I stay or shall I go"

air...

I love the results that my new Nikon 200mm VR lens generates ! Refered to as SurfCityUSA, Huntington is the famous (http://surfcityusa.com/) surfing destination for Southern Californians.

Surfing @ Huntington beach

Surfers brave the waves, dispite the cold at Huntington beach, and Lifegards are on patrol.