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Where will you go?

NOVEMBER 2016

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n a trip to Amsterdam, I visited a museum where I saw this sign - "Waar moet ik heen?" Translated from Dutch, it means - Where shall I go?

For the lifelong traveler in me, this was an epiphany for not only my travels until then but also the travels ahead. The travel bug bit me early on in life, and there has been no stopping since. Though born in India and raised in the Middle East, I now call America home, and have had the opportunity to travel across the U.S, Europe, Africa and Asia, personally and professionally.

So you can sense my awe when sharing the story of Carlsbad resident Caitlyn Webster, who is an undersea explorer and deep dive specialist with none other than National Geographic! She shares her stories of underwater escapades in remote locations and another world altogether that most of us are ever privy to.

If you’d like to stay on the surface though, our friends at Carefree Vacations can assist with a spectacular luxury cruising experience to pretty much any destination you fancy. And while at it, remember to factor in your pets as you plan these great adventures to lands near and far.

If you are staying home, you might want to stay alert for the next chance to dine at the home of locals Joy and Stan Prowse...Just look at the feast guests enjoyed at their recently held dinner party!

We hope you enjoy reading this lovely winter travel and holiday issue...Take our magazine along for your reading pleasure. And let us know – Where will you go?

See you around! Safe travels always,

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Good Times

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Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation Night at the Library

Night at the Library was held at the Dove Library on September 17. Attendees enjoyed appetizers, wine, live entertainment, dinner, dancing and fun in the library. Guest of honor Ben Schulman, who recently turned 99, was recognized for his devoted support of the library. Photography Jeff Kassebaum. CarlsbadLibraryArtsFoundation.org

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Museum of Making Music's Annual "Play it Forward" Gala

The National Association of Music Merchants’ Museum of Making Music (MoMM) hosted its Annual “Play it Forward” Gala in September. Proceeds from the evening will offset the $100,000 annual operating costs of all the music education programs hosted by MoMM throughout San Diego County. MuseumOfMakingMusic.org Photography Tim Whitehouse

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GEMS OF LA COSTA PROVES TRUE GEM WITH CHARITY JAR Many years ago, something unexpected happened at Gems of La Costa. The owners, Dale and Linda Condy, began “working for tips”, providing small repairs in exchange for voluntary donations (tips) for local charities.

They called the tips “Charity Charges” and it became their unique way of giving back to the community. An engraved plate was placed on a glass jar and the “Charity Charges” tip jar was born. Since long retail hours limited their ability to volunteer, it became a way to give back. Today, almost three decades and many thousands of dollars in donations later, Gems of La Costa continues the practice of working for tips. This time of year, Charity Jar Donations go to organizations such as the Community Resource Center, Brother Bennos and the North County Food Bank as they provide holiday meals for families in need. GemsOfLaCosta.com CONTINUED >

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No stranger to the kitchen, Prowse has been cooking since she was an 8-year-old and grew up in the family restaurant, preparing a weekly Italian smorgasbord in New Jersey. She enjoys cooking for her family and friends as well as donating dinners for good causes. So when the Carlsbad Hi-Noon Rotary Club approached her to help raise money for its Teens and Marines scholarships, she happily obliged!

The Annual Scholarship Fundraiser for Teens and Marines was held in August. Following a day of golf, there was a celebratory dinner and auction at the Crossings. Joy and Stan Prowse donated a six-course dinner paired with wine for six guests - a great success, raising $1,500. All proceeds from the event benefit Carlsbad High School students and Marines who have left active service.

The donated dinner itself was a fabulous event hosted in the beautiful Aviara home of the Prowses, involving Rotarians in the preparation of the spread and as honored guests attending a night of culinary excellence. Witnessing chef Joy Prowse in the kitchen with her four sous-chefs, Alice and Joe McDermott, An Lu, Maureen Simons, and Dallas Fatseas, is savory poetry in motion! Enjoying the feast were all Hi-Noon Rotarians, Jo Ann Ross and her guests, Grant and Kathy Harvey, club members Nancy Starling and Yvonne Finocchiaro, and Yvonne's husband Carmelo. Jeffrey Wohler of Hi-Noon provided the delicious paired wines for each course presented to guests through the evening.

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with the Mostest CHOCOLATE WALNUT TART RECIPE As a baker, Prowse insists on creating and rolling out her own dough to create a flaky crust, “I never met anyone who didn't love this tart. It's almost candy-like. If you prefer pecans or almonds, you can use those instead of the walnuts.”

Ingredients: 2 large eggs, ¼ cup sugar, ¼ cup honey, ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons light corn syrup, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled to room temperature), ¼ cup light cream, 2 ¼ cups walnut halves, 1 prepared (unbaked) Flaky Tart Crust, ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips or 3 ounces good-quality dark chocolate, broken into pieces and 1 teaspoon solid vegetable shortening.

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Position your oven racks so that one is in the center and preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

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Whisk eggs and sugar together in a big bowl. Whisk in honey and corn syrup, then stir in the butter, cream and nuts. Pour this mixture into the tart shell.

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Place the tart on the center rack in the oven, bake for 50-55 minutes until the filling is firm to the touch, and the nuts and crust are golden brown. Do not over-bake.

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Remove the tart from the oven and set on a wire rack to cool slightly.

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To remove the tart from the pan, rest it on a big can. Make sure the tart is steady and balanced. Slide the outside ring of the pan down off the tart. Move the tart to your work surface and slide the tart off the pan bottom onto a rimless serving dish or a cutting board.

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In a double boiler (or a stainless-steel bowl placed over a pot of boiling water), melt the chocolate and shortening together. Pour or spoon the chocolate into a pastry bag and pipe it onto the cooled tart with a swift back-and-forth motion or in any design you want. Alternately, pour the chocolate from a measuring cup with a spout and handle. The resulting design won't be as delicate but it'll certainly taste as good.

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UNDER THE SEA An Explorer's Happy Place

ARTICLE SHANNON BARR | PHOTOGRAPHY CAITLYN WEBSTER

“Crabby Flatty” An inaptly named Crabeater seal sunbathing on the pack ice surrounding the Antarctic continent.

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“Barely There” Polar Bear jumping between Arctic ice flows along the coast of Spitsbergen, Svalbard

rom guiding dives in Malaysia, surveying coral reefs in Indonesia, and exploring submerged caves in Mexico, 26-year-old Carlsbad resident Caitlyn Webster travels to remote areas around the world as a Scientific Diver and photographer. No wonder then that she speaks five languages and has traveled to all seven continents!

“It certainly is a multi-faceted job,” she says. “I am able to show people this world that they otherwise wouldn’t really think about.” This ‘world’ Webster refers to involves her work on months-long excursions to remote regions as an Undersea Specialist on Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic ships. Her responsibilities include taking video footage during her dives and creating a natural history presentation for the guests on board, often within the same day.

When not on an expedition, Webster works with various research stations around the world as a scientific diver, aiding their graduate research projects and creating promotional underwater videos. The short amount of free time on the ships is spent researching, and her time off is filled with prepping for the next adventure. “It’s constantly learning and trying to figure out how you can use what you already know, and then build upon that based on a specific ecosystem or place that you’re visiting,” she says.

When diving at work, Webster must constantly monitor her time, as dives are limited. “I could stay down for 3 hours and it would feel like 10 seconds,” she shares, of the undersea world that is her “happy place.” It isn’t smooth sailing all the time though. During emergency situations in the course of her work, and Webster has experienced a few of those, she has learned to react calmly and effectively.

“I have been fortunate in that all of my jobs and training have prepared me pretty much for any situation under water,” she says, recalling a dive in Antarctica when her regulator “free-flowed,” releasing all of the air from her tank. On various other dives, she recalls great hammerhead and tiger sharks spontaneously swimming by her.

“Your heart rate goes up for sure, but it is more of a thrill than anything else.”

Born in southern California and raised in Northern Virginia, Webster and her family moved to Carlsbad when she was in high school. She remembers her first marine biology course and taking her first scuba diving course during the summer. “I was totally hooked and thought it was the greatest thing I had ever experienced,” she says about her first dive in Catalina. A trip to Maui further fueled her passion for undersea exploration. She obtained her undergraduate degree in biological science at California Polytechnic State University, where she was Vice President of the SCUBA club. She did her senior thesis in South Africa studying great white sharks, later volunteering with a nonprofit CONTINUED >

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UNDER THE SEA (CON TI N U ED)

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"Carlsbad is certainly a wonderful place to inspire someone to love the ocean..." organization in Mozambique, Africa, studying everything from diver impact on reefs to manta ray behavior. Now her current assignments take her around the world on diverse remote research diving operations and logistics endeavors.

Constantly on the go, Webster usually has just a day to a couple of weeks to visit home. “Carlsbad is certainly a wonderful place to inspire someone to love the ocean, and it is definitely one of my favorite places to visit while I am off the ship and can go anywhere in the world,” she shares.

Most times though, Webster has to readjust after longer trips abroad. “I certainly have had reverse culture shock multiple times. It takes me two hours to go grocery shopping,” she jokes, about being overwhelmed by the number of food options available. While Webster acclimates to everyday life during her brief visits home, her passion for ocean preservation continues off the ship. On a recent trip to Costco with her mom, the plastic water bottles people were buying saddened Webster. “It made my

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“Ornithologically Ornary” Young dancer in traditional Dayak regalia at Pasir Panjang Longhouse in Kumai, Indonesia (Borneo)

The Asmat tribe of West Papua were historically renowned as cannibalistic head-hunters but are now known for their continued expertise in wood carving and artwork. Pictured are Webster and an elder sporting traditional jewelry carved from bone.

heart cry at the thought of all of that waste that will inevitably end up in the ocean.”

Eventually, Webster plans on obtaining a graduate degree and performing research with sustainable fisheries and natural resource management. “The big picture is to make a positive impact on the marine world and preserving this fascinating place that I absolutely love.”

She encourages those with an interest in marine life and the ocean to do exactly what they love. It is the photos of her early dives Webster shot as a hobby, fascinated by underwater photography, that fueled her path to working as a videographer now for National Geographic.

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iving in Carlsbad is like living in paradise. But it is nice to get away for either rest and relaxation or grand world exploration every now and then! Carefree Vacations, a full service travel agency serving the San Diego community since 1963, has you covered for exclusive and inclusive memorable vacations.

“Our mission is to create experiences that create memories for a lifetime,” says Marketing Manager Kim Sykes. The agency’s knowledgeable and well-traveled consultants advise clients on all aspects of their travel adventure, from multi-generational family vacations and river cruising to all-inclusive packages to Mexico, the Caribbean and beyond. These experts also specialize in worldwide destinations and exotic travel, like gorilla trekking in Africa or expeditions to Antarctica."

Carefree Vacations’ offerings are unique because of the strong relationships they build with travel partners. When traveling anywhere from Honolulu to Hanoi, consultants go the extra mile by providing special pricing, added amenities and the knowledge and expertise to help millennials and baby boomers alike create exactly the ‘right’ bucket-list luxury experience. Their expert travel planners are seasoned travelers themselves and knowledgeable about the various luxury cruise options, including domestic and international itineraries and the ability to ‘right-size’ ships to fit specific expectations.

These long time partnerships with the top cruise lines and in-country destination management operators allows their travel specialists to bring added value benefits for clients. When working with a travel professional, clients are privy to added perks and booking incentives such as free shore excursions, shipboard credits for added amenities like spa treatments, and free private tour guides at port!

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“While luxury cruising is our niche, we also have consultants who specialize in family vacations, fun friend getaways, and multigenerational cruising on some of the larger commercial cruise ships,” explains Sykes. Vacationers typically love the safety and convenience of luxury cruising. One perk is it allows passengers to visit many exotic destinations in one itinerary without the worry and stress of packing and unpacking, and making train, bus or flight connections on time. Cruising takes out any of the guesswork or anxiety associated with travel.

Luxury cruising means all of your needs are met and usually exceeded. Some amenities include private butler service, all-inclusive experiences including prepaid gratuities; premium alcoholic beverages, Internet connectivity and more. You can also look forward to fine dining prepared by the world’s top chefs, world class entertainment and exclusive on shore activities to suit the likes and preferences of everyone in your holiday party.

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Animal Kingdom

THE NOT SO SECRET

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he change in the weather and displays in the stores signal the holidays are just around the corner. We happily look forward to fun times with our family, friends…and pets! It is no secret that many of our wonderful winter holiday traditions can pose threats to our pets. So when making your plans, consider your pet’s comfort, health and safety.

HOLIDAY DECORATIONS: Ensure your holiday tree is securely anchored. Tightly cover the tree-watering base container as fertilizers and stagnant water can make pets sick.

Place glass ornaments higher on the tree and keep fragile decorations out of reach. Avoid using shiny tinsel or sparkly ribbon that attracts cats and can be harmful if ingested. Be mindful that pets can get into presents so keep gifts that could be harmful to pets out of reach.

HOLIDAY FOODS: For your pet’s health and safety, ensure the bits of turkey or other meats you offer are boneless and well cooked. Limit the amount of fat. Avoid giving chocolate, any foods sweetened with zylitol, or food heavily seasoned with sage or other herbs to pets, all of which can cause severe health problems. Do not leave plates of food or alcoholic beverages unattended, especially when your attention might be focused on guests.

HOLIDAY WEATHER: Freezing weather may be rare where you live but if you venture to local mountains or beyond for winter fun with your pets, be aware that if you are cold, they could be cold too, especially shorter-haired dogs, so provide a well-fitting sweater. Dogs’ paws could become raw or sore if they are not accustomed to ice and snow, so have them wear booties for protection. Always provide plenty of water after outdoor winter play.

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HOLIDAY TRAVELS: Traveling on airlines and trains can be stressful for some pets, resulting in anxious behavior or even illness. Know your pet’s temperament beforehand and travel by car if that is a better option. Traveling pets must have a microchip and a well-fitted collar with their identity tag, all with your current cell phone number. Pets should be restrained in the car with a pet safety harness or in a secure carrier or crate. A better alternative for your pets could be to hire a professional pet sitter who is licensed, insured and bonded, and will care for your pets in the comfort, security and familiar surroundings of your own home, maintaining their usual routine, while you are away on your travels.

HOLIDAY PLANTS: Holly, mistletoe, pine needles and a variety of lilies can be harmful to your pets if eaten, causing serious gastrointestinal upset, cardiovascular problems or kidney failure. The popular poinsettias can usually cause mild to moderate gastrointestinal upset, so a good idea is to keep them out of your pet’s reach. (As needed, call your vet’s hotline or for a fee, call ASPCA Poison Control at 888-426-4435.)

Above all, do not ever leave your pet in the car unattended. Wishing you and your pets a safe winter and happy holidays!

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Lifestyle Calendar

November

eries - A great way to sample all the delicious new food and drink that downtown Oceanside now has to offer. Tickets available through event page link. MainstreetOceanside.com

UNTIL NOVEMBER 13

NOVEMBER 5

GOD OF CARNAGE

RUBBER DUCKY DERBY TO BENEFIT

NEW VILLAGE ARTS THEATRE

AGUA HEDIONDA LAGOON FOUNDATION

This 90-minute domestic comedy takes you on

CALIFORNIA WATERSPORTS BUILDING

an adventure into the darkest, most terrifying

The Rubber Ducky Derby, to be held at the

recesses of American life: parenthood. When

California Watersports Building, benefits

two New York couples meet to discuss their

7,000 North County students attending ed-

sons' playground tussle, a civilized evening of

ucational programs at the Agua Hedionda

NOVEMBER 21

pleasantries and small talk turns into a chaotic

Foundation’s Discovery Center. Individuals

SIP N SHOP

explosion of anarchy and vitriol.

and businesses are encouraged to organize

TRI-CITY WELLNESS CENTER

Note: Mature audiences only.

a team for this fun-filled experience. Rubber

Bring a friend and kick off the holiday shop-

NewVillageArts.org

ducks are available at one for $5 or “5 quack-

ping season at the Wellness Center! Try

ers for ($)20 smackers”. Entertainment for the

tasty treats from The Cafe while browsing

entire family! AguaHedionda.org

the boutique. Shop for unique gifts or in-

NOVEMBER 4 - 18 FALL SCHEDULE FOR FOREIGN

dulge yourself...from fashion and accessories

FILM FRIDAYS

NOVEMBER 5 - 7

RUBY G. SCHULMAN AUDITORIUM,

CARLSBAD LIBRARY HOSTS

CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY

GOT GAME SERIES

November 4 - Tangerines (Estonia, NR, 2013)

GEORGINA COLE LIBRARY

NOVEMBER 22

87 min. | November 18 - Mustang (Turkey,

The City of Carlsbad is hosting Library Got

CARLSBAD VILLAGE ART WALK

PG-13, 2015) 97 min. Films are screened at

Game, a series of board game and socializ-

CARLSBAD VILLAGE

4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Seating is limited and first

ing events for adults. Admission is free. Fea-

The brochure with map inside is available at

come, first served. Admission is free. Films

tured games include Carcassane, Settlers

all participating locations. However, if you

are screened in their original language with

of Catan, TimeLine, One Night, Mascarade,

email your name to info@carlsbad-village.

English subtitles. CarlsbadCA.gov

Scrabble and Chess. The event schedule is

com and request a PDF of the brochure or a

Saturday, Nov. 5, 1 – 4 p.m. and Monday, Nov.

link to the downloadable file, you can get the

7, 6 – 8 p.m. Carlsbadca.gov

map on your SmartPhone for easy access!

NOVEMBER 12

to luxury gifts from The Spa. Cash and credit card accepted. TricityWellness.com

Carlsbad-Village.com

KIDS COOKING CLASS- PUMPKIN 2 WAYS

NOVEMBER 24

TRI-CITY WELLNESS CENTER

11TH ANNUAL PACIFIC MARINE CRED-

Learn techniques, terms, and methods to

IT UNION O’SIDE TURKEY TROT ON

create healthy and delicious kid-friend-

THANKSIVING DAY

ly foods! Make savory pumpkin sandwich

OCEANSIDE CIVIC CENTER

cookies and roast seeds. All supplies and

Downtown Oceanside celebrates with the re-

tools are included for use, and you will taste

turn of PMCU as the title sponsor, and an add-

what you make! $25/class or 2 for $45, reg-

ed senior fitness event the day before. Features

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK

ister and prepay at Service Desk by Thurs.

a 10K Harbor/Pier Run, 5K Run/Walk and mul-

DOWNTOWN OCEANSIDE

11/10. TricityWellness.com

tiple kids’ races. Organizers and Tri-City Medi-

NOVEMBER 4 OCEANSIDE Oceanside Jewelers is proud to host lo-

NOVEMBER 15

cal artist Taylor Gallegos for November's

TASTE OF OCEANSIDE

Oceanside art walk. Stop by their and other

OCEANSIDE

local downtown stores and show your appre-

Oceanside Jewelers is proud to host the third

ciation for homegrown artistic talent. Event is

annual Taste of Oceanside! Along with a num-

completely free! OceansideArtwalk.org

ber of other downtown businesses, they will be hosting over 26 local restaurants and brew-

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cal Center have created an adjunct event, the Senior Festival of Miles, a walking/jogging race for seniors. OsideTurkeyTrot.com

business directory ART & PHOTOGRAPHY Visions Unlimited (760) 431-1135 visionsunltd.com

DENTISTS & ORTHODONTICS La Costa Dental Care (760) 431-9771 drdimaccio.com

EDUCATION

MiraCosta College (760) 795-6612 miracosta.edu

Pacific Ridge School (760) 448-9820 pacificridge.org

FAITH

North Coast Calvary Chapel (760) 929-0029 northcoastcalvary.org

FINANCIAL SERVICES & PLANNING Financial Focus (760) 431-3040 fifo1.com

FOOD & BEVERAGE Leap Coffee (706) 448-6167 leap.coffee

HEALTH & WELLNESS Dr. Stuart Kipper (760) 632-1018 stuartbkippermd.com

New Wave Chiropractic (760) 683-5942 newwavecarlsbad.com

Pure Barre Carlsbad (760) 582-5585 purebarre.com/CA-Carlsbad

Revive Therapeutic Massage (760) 576-4366 massagerevive.com

Title Boxing Club Carlsbad (760) 633-4822 carlsbad-los-coches.titleboxingclub.com

Tri-City Wellness (760) 931-3171 tricitywellness.com

HOME DESIGN & FURNISHINGS Anna Rode' Design Inc. (858) 414-1007 AnnaRodeDesigns.com

Patio At Your Door (858) 829-4302 patioatyourdoor.com

JEWELRY

Gems of La Costa (760) 930-1200 gemsoflacosta.com

Oceanside Jewelers (760) 722-4950 oceanside-jewelers.com

LEGAL

Wiegand Realty (760) 579-9979 wiegandrealty.net

Law Offices of Stanley D. Prowse (760) 438-8460 stanprowse.com

MEDICAL CLINICS & FACILITIES La Costa Dental Excellence (760) 633-3033 lacostadentalexcellence.com

OTHER

C12 San Diego, LLC (760) 716-1115 c12sandiego.com

Carlsbad Education Foundation (760) 929-1555 carlsbaded.org

Sales Growth Associates (760) 456-7066 sga.sandler.com

The Lund Team (760) 438-0800 lundteam.com

PET CARE

Animal House Pet Care (760) 635-3978 animalhousepetcare.com

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE Green Dragon Tavern and Museum (760) 797-5579 greendragontavernca.com

Gregorios (760) 720-1132 gregoriosrestaurant.com

SENIOR LIVING & SERVICES La Costa Glen (760) 681-6813 LaCostaGlen.com

SPECIALTY SHOPS Believe In Signs (760) 536-8687 Believeinsigns.com

TRAVEL & LEISURE Carefree Vacations (858) 824-2423 carefreevacations.com

REAL ESTATE

Solutions Real Estate - Jeff Dowler (760) 840-1360 JeffDowler.com

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Local’s Only Winter destinations - Squaw Valley (Tahoe) and Snowbird (SLC).

Winter indulgence Peppermint mocha... love love love!

Sunglasses - These are the two that I love right now

Favorite kids wear - We are obsessed with the Patagonia kids line

Heather Lake’s Winter Travel Favorites Y

ou’ve seen her on TV but Fox 5’s Heather Lake is here reporting less about the local news and more about her favorite travel picks for the season. Lake and husband Sean are sporty parents to baby boy Sebastian. “We are pretty big runners. No matter where we are, we try to get off the plane and lace up right away to shake off any travel cobwebs. Now that we have a baby, I always travel with my Bob Jogging Stroller so Sebastian can come too!

Last year we went to Utah when Sebastian was 2 months old so this year it will be really special to actually see his reaction to the snow, and of course, get him all bundled up in his adorable gear!”

Running shoes Brooks Adrenaline

Local beach spot - Cardiff State Beach ( just below the ramp) for sunset runs or beach days with the baby.

Snacks - Barnana and Perfect Bars (both local companies started in San Diego).

Lip care - Aquaphor and EOS lip balm in mint.

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