I, Mom Amy, have taken over Xena’s blog today. My husband, my son Adam, and I are enjoying a week in San Diego. The weather is perfect, there are a ton of things to do, and all the people are friendly. I could live here!
I took some pictures of trees and a plant I did not recognize. There were a lot more I didn’t recognize, but I thought this would be enough for Nature Friday. But first, I want to thank Rosy and Sunny of The LLB Life for hosting Nature Friday!
Tree #1: Peppermint Willow, aka Australian Willow, aka Willow Myrtle

Tree #2: Gold Medallion Tree

#3: Agave Americana

#4: Weeping Fig

#5: Narrow-leaf Chalk Sticks Succulant

I didn’t give big descriptions of any of these to keep this post a bit shorter. Of course, you can always “Google” then if you want more info. I will probably have more to share next Friday. There are so many plants and trees here I have never seen before I came to San Diego! Have a great weekend!
A gratuitous picture of the dogs:

Thank you, we enjoyed it very much, even though I missed our pups the whole time!
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San Diego sounds like a wonderful place to explore, especially with such beautiful weather and diverse plant life. I always enjoy seeing how different regions have their own unique trees and greenery. The Peppermint Willow is a beautiful find — nature has a way of surprising us with so many varieties we don’t see every day. Thanks for sharing these Nature Friday discoveries, and hope you and your family have an amazing time enjoying the trip!
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It really is very beautiful and so is the weather. We couldn’t leave the 3 Amigos out of the post!
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Mee-yow Miss Amy wee are so happy you an Mistur Jeff an Son Adam had such a furabuluss time inn San-Dee Ago!! Look it all THE furabuluss treess! WOW! Iss beeuteefull there!
Wee love THE Grat-two-i-tus foto of THE 3 Ameego’ss aka Xena an Lucy an Chia….
***paw kissess*** BellaDharma an ((huggiess)) BellaSita Mum
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Yes, Christy is! She even washes all her bedding and remakes the bed before she leaves. And washes all the dishes, too. Oh, and leaves me a little bouquet of flowers!!
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sounds like the perfect sitter to me
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I’ve been to both cities now, and while I loved San Franciso, I would definitely recommend San Diego! Nope, they didn’t go with us. Their favorite sitter, Christy, stayed here with them. And sweet Lucy slept snuggled up to her every night. (Chia was on the other side of her and Xena at the bottom of the bed hoping I would come home.)
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I LOVE TREES. these are new to me also and gorgeous. Glad everyone went with you, and I laughed out loud at Chia standing UNDER Lucy… glad you posted the 3 most important family members at the end and that they went with you. I would love to see San Diego and also San Francisco.
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Yes, the whole area was gorgeous!
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You are kind, but we are already back home with our pups. They won’t let us out of their sight now….P.S. Could you do anything about the temperature here in Chatt Town?
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the gold medallion tree is gorgeous
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Java Bean: “Ayyy, welcome to the neighborhood! Well, I mean, kind of …”Lulu: “We are planning to keep the temperature in the low 80s all week for you!”
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This was my first time, too. One of the great things was the dogs. They went everywhere with their owners, even to the groceries and Sunday church services!
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Oh what a wonderful family trip.
I’ve never been to San Diego…
Hugs cecilia
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What beautiful plants and trees. Every place has its unique flora and it’s such fun to travel and see it.
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That looks like fun and I hope you have a great time! We always enjoyed San Diego, we stayed on Shelter Island.
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Thanks, Monika.
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Have a safe trip home. SD is a great place to visit.
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Yes, it’s almost like being in a different country, other than everyone here speaks English. 😁
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We’re loving it! Have to head back home early tomorrow, though.
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Loved San Diego ~ and what different trees you found ~ thanks, Hugs ^_^
PS Glad to see the doggies ~ xo
an artist reflects
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Glad you are having a great time. I too have not ever seen any of those trees/plants! There is always a wonderful newness in (new) places to be visited.
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San Diego is a coolest place to vacay at. And look at all those beautiful trees and plants. I lived there for a short time waaaay back in the day and enjoyed it so much. You’re there at a perfect time weather wise (you wouldn’t want to be there when the Santa Anita winds arrive, it’s super windy and hot!). Thanks for sharing such beautiful photos. Enjoy your time there.
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Love, love, LOVE Sandy Eggo!! Enjoy every minute!
Thanks for joining us today for Nature Friday!
xoxo, Beth, Rosy & Sunny
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Beautiful and different plants in San Diego. Have never been there – other parts of California just passing through though. Enjoy your trip!
Hugs, Pam and Teddy
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