Craftsman Adventure in La Jolla – The Lodge at Torrey Pines

Since I missed visiting the Gamble House Sunday, why not visit a craftsman Orchid in La Jolla? The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, which opened in 2002, has received numerous awards, including the Grand Orchid for Outstanding Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design and Lighting by the San Diego Architecture Foundation.

architecture, travel, designCarol ChinSeptember 5, 2017architecture, craftsman, la jolla, landscape, travel

(Almost) 24 Hours in LA

Do you read travel magazine itineraries for cities you plan to visit? You know, the articles that are based on your travel interests (i.e., sports, culture, food) that suggest what to see and do if you have x number of days? I like to read them because I’m curious. I sometimes follow up on recommendations, but mostly make it up as I go.

architecture, art, museums, running, travelCarol ChinSeptember 1, 2017travel, LA, Pasadena, architecture, art, museums, running, nortonsimonmuseum, lacma

#betterthanaportapotty

While out and about running and thinking about my next blog post, the idea of sharing pics for some of the better facilities that I’ve happened upon crossed my mind.

design, running, travel, architectureCarol ChinAugust 28, 2017betterthanaportapotty, running, architecture

Anyone up for a Road Trip?

For the past 4 years, I’ve run a race in Ventura that takes place the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. This year I decided to fit in a self-guided architecture tour on the portion of the drive to/from LA

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