UC Irvine, Shotime, and Donuts

Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/6.4, 1/1250 sec, ISO2000
“Shotime” Anaheim, 2021

Today we spent time down in Orange County with my brother and his family. First on the agenda was a stop at Moulin for a nice, fancy breakfast. The bakery/café was busy, and rightfully so because the food was scrumptious! We enjoyed a Niçoise salad, eggs with crepes, toast, French onion soup, and pastries. Yum!

Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/500 sec, ISO32
“Fancy Breakfast” Costa Mesa, 2021

Next, we went to UC Irvine, where my nephew will be a freshman later this year, and where I graduated from in 1990. A lot has changed on campus, but the old buildings still remain. I was filled with nostalgia as I peeked in the painting and drawing studios where I spent most of my time at university. So fun!

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“UC Irvine” Irvine, 2021

Along with the new buildings and fancy dorms, they also have these cute little delivery robots. How cool is that?!

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“Delivery Bot” Irvine, 2021

After a stop at the student store (where I bought a hat), we went to my brother’s house to relax a bit before going to the “Big A” to watch the Angels, led by Shohei Ohtani, take on the San Francisco Giants. We were hoping to see Shotime hit a home run or two and defeat the Giants, but alas, he struck out three times and the Giants won. 😥

Still, it was fun to be back at a baseball stadium with my family.

On the way home, we passed by a donut shop and Mariko saw the words “mochi donuts” in the window, so we had to stop and get a few to take back to Torrance. The donuts were just okay…

Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 1.55mm, f/2.4, 1/60 sec, ISO160
“Donut Stop” Orange, 2021

Another long, fun day in California! 🌞