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Our Impromptu Vacation
Hello, everyone!
Finn here. Summertime is almost over, but I’m not too sad about that, because my family had so much fun this summer! One of the coolest things we did was take a surprise vacation.
During the week of the Fourth of July, Harlow and I were playing in the backyard when all of a sudden Mom said, “Guess what? We’re going to San Diego tomorrow!” She called it an “impromptu vacation.” The next thing I knew, she was throwing stuff in our suitcases, and the next morning we were on the road.
When we got to San Diego, we went straight to Balboa Park. I asked Mom and Dad if we could go to the museum, so they took us to the Fleet Science Center and the San Diego Natural History Museum. They were both so cool. Harlow and I got to do some neat science projects and see giant dinosaurs. I couldn’t leave the museum without a new Lego set, and Harlow got a giant pink-sequined snake! Dad said that the museum should have given us free entry after we dominated the gift shop, whatever that means.
Roasted Corn Salsa
Inspired by Bon Appétit magazine
Ingredients
1. Heat a cast-iron skillet to high. Char corn, turning occasionally, for 10–14 minutes until kernels begin to blacken in spots. 2. Using a sharp knife, remove corn kernels from cobs and transfer to a large mixing bowl. 3. With a wooden spoon or potato masher, gently crush corn to release starch and juices. 4. Add jalapeño, onion, tomato, and cilantro. Mix to combine. 5. Top with lime juice and season with salt. 6. Serve alongside your favorite tortilla chips. • 2 medium ears of corn, shucked • 1 jalapeño or Fresno chile, seeded and thinly sliced • 1/2 red onion, diced • 1 large tomato, cored, seeded, and finely chopped • 1/4 bunch cilantro leaves, sliced • Juice of 1 lime • Kosher salt, to taste Directions
After the museums, we headed to our rental in Mission Beach. There we went to beach, ate yummy food, and played with the toys that
we bought at the museum earlier. That night, Harlow and I stayed up really late and woke up right when we saw a teeny bit of sunlight. It was so early, we watched big bulldozers clearing the sand before anyone got to the beach. Later, when walked to the roller coaster and carousel, Mom said she needed coffee bad. While Mom and Dad drank their giant coffees, Harlow and I ate something called an acai bowl. I don’t think Mom and Dad realized they gave us ice cream for breakfast! We spent the rest of that day playing on the beach. Harlow jumped over waves with Dad, and I built Sand Fly City. I gathered all of the seaweed I could find and made a big pile. When I hit the pile with my shovel, the flies scatted everywhere. Mom was very impressed with how many flies came her way each time I hit the pile. She said that people would probably pay me to clear the sand flies from their space but suggested we should find a home for my city that wasn’t right next to her towel.
We headed back home the next day. Even though it was a super short trip, we made so many memories and, as always, had a blast together! I wonder where we will go next?
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