It seems like everyone around the country is having wintry weather - ice storms in the MidWest and New England, nasty storms in the Northwest, heavy snows in Denver, etc. Even San Diego has had quite a bit of cold weather - down into the upper 30s at night and snow in the nearby mountains (which you can see from the freeway)

While it is still pretty green here, and there are some flowers out (we have lots of Bird of Paradise in our yard), this kind of weather makes me yearn for warmer spring days, especailly since I am not a big fan of cold weather. All of this reminds me of a great place to visit if you are a flower fan.

The Flower Fields here in Carlsbad are spectacular (and open in just about 2 months). It is worth a vist. There are acres of ranunculas (my porr attempt at photography does not do this place justice but you get the idea), as well as a beautiful rose garden, and more.

The Flower Fields are only open until May so make plans to visit if you are around. They are located just off the 5 at the Palomar Airport Road exit, about .1 miles east.