We have been at home for the past two months so I was ready (needed) to get out of town. Eric is always up for an adventure so we spontaneously packed up and left for Julian, just an hour and a half away, in the Cuyamaca mountains.
Founded during the Gold Rush in the 1870s the little mountain town is full of history.
Apparently we weren't the only ones who felt this way.
Immediately upon our arrival, who did we see walking on a historic Julian sidewalk but Eric's mom!
We stopped into her quaint hotel built in 1897 to spend some unexpected quality time before heading off to explore.
After seeing Nickel Beer Co. on a local TV show I have wanted to go check it out.
The owner is the former brewmaster of Oggi's, Pizza Port and Julian Brewing Co.
He buys fresh local hops, which rather uncommon for San Diego breweries.
We entire flight that we sampled.
My favorite was the Nickel Beer, Karl Strauss, South Park collaboration IPA.
The last stop before heading back home was Julian Pie Co.
We ordered a slice of warm caramel Dutch apple pie with cinnamon ice cream and ate it on the outdoor patio in the back, where crying babies are welcome (because it was empty).
I don't think I need to mention that it was delicious.
Not bad for our first family road trip!
I am so happy to see your blog back! Woo hoo. It was missed as you were growing a human (well done by the way).
ReplyDeleteAND what a coincidence running into Eric's Mom. It is a small world after all.
I love Julian and it has been too long since being there. Nice job sharing it. Nickel looks awesome, too. Good pedigree for that brewer.
So fun.
Love to you all,
Me