Anaheim, California: We had today free of basketball games. Our original plan was to go to Disneyland with Lisa and the kids, but their household has come down with the flu. They are recovering, we have rescheduled and decided Disneyland over Spring Break probably wasn't the best idea anyway. Dave and I spent the day at the beach - Newport Beach and Balboa, less than a 30 minute drive from Anaheim.
We parked near the Newport Pier and found a seafood restaurant, Fly'N'Fish Oyster Bar & Grill, for a late lunch. We chose this restaurant simply because it was the first one we stumbled upon. It was a teeny little place, but the food was outstanding and it seemed to be popular with locals.





We drove south, about a mile, and parked at the end of Balboa Pier and repeated our last adventure.

With southern California temperatures and moisture from the ocean, flowers were outstanding in the parks and gardens around Newport Beach. Roses were blooming everywhere.

After walking to the end of the Balboa Pier, we walked a bit around town, then took the ferry (as a walk-on passenger) to Balboa Island and spent several hours traipsing around this idyllic isle. Though the houses seem to be only four feet apart, they are all in fine-form. Most seem to be available as vacation rentals. People get around on foot, bicycles and golf carts.


It was a fine day, exploring a new area. Lots of walking for everyone, so I know we will all sleep well tonight and be in fine form for the Ducks v Oklahoma game tomorrow afternoon.
Until my next update, I remain, your beachy correspondent.