Cowles Mountain

Also on our San Diego bucket list was getting to the top of Cowles Mountain (the highest point in San Diego). We had tried it previously, but we were thwarted by heat, nap, hunger and Aaron who didn't want to ride in the backpack. This time, it was muggy out and it had rained a bit too so the sun wasn't beating down on us too bad. It was still hot and we only brought 2 water bottles, but somehow we made it to the top. It was a cool view even if it was a bit obscured by the low clouds. But we made it! 

Cowles Mountain

Today we went to Cowles Mountain for a family hike. It was a day off school and a very warm one as well so there were a lot of people up on the mountain. Aaron rode in his backpack very nicely though he was itching to get out and walk. So we let him for a bit. And then he wouldn't go back in. Then he just lost his mind. We ran into naptime and he was totally out of it. We eventually coaxed him back into his seat with some fruit snacks and he then proceeded to pass out. We didn't make it to the top, but we plan to go back sometime a bit farther from naptime and try it again. Cowles Mountain is apparently the highest point in San Diego with amazing 360 views of the city. And it's only 1.5 miles to the top. So until next time.