Shopping errands.

Today I went to a shopping center on Villa La Jolla Dr. on an errand for some groceries. I also went out for some lunch with a few friends.

While waiting at the shuttle stop, I noticed some kind of fair was going on. It turns out that some people were having a "Renaissance Fair" nearby. I checked it out. I must admit that this kind of thing isn't my style, but nonetheless it was quite interesting. These people meet every so often on campus to re-enact medieval battles, sell hand-crafted goods, and enjoy reliving the medieval culture and time period. Somewhat strange people, but friendly. Here, they were training in sword-fighting. Even their kids get into it!

Here is a landmark every UCSD student recognizes and loves. It is Chipotle, a Mexican food restaurant that makes the best burritos ever and is very affordable and delicious! If you're ever around UCSD, it is a MUST to visit Chipotle!

An inside view of Chipotle. Fast, friendly service. This place is usually packed for lunch.

Trader Joes's. Here they sell organic, international, and high-quality foods, ingredients, and products. It is personally one of my favorite stores. Some items are a bit pricey, but the products are always fine and of a high caliber.

An interior shot of Trader Joe's, next to the check-out section.

In my never-ending quest to find some good sake, I finally found some at Trader Joe's! However, their selection was VERY limited, only possessing 3 brands. Whether they are good quality or not, I am not sure.

Their wine selection was exceptional though.

Right here we have Franziskaner, a very fine, high-quality wheat beer that I highly recommend you try! It is one of my absolute favorites. Add a slice of orange to it for extra enjoyment.

Off in the distance, dark clouds loom ominously over the white chapel bathed in the splendid glow of a dying sun. Shuttle services transport those pious few from campus to mass service everyday.

I mainly went to go buy some fresh vegetables and soymilk for the week, as well as to have some lunch with a few friends. This could've been done on-campus, but it is nice to get off campus every once in a while, just for a change of scenery. The Renaissance fair people were pretty interesting to meet and talk to, some insist on sticking to the language of the time period, using archaic language, expressions, and styles. They were however very friendly and welcoming, some even went as far as to try and recruit my friends and I into their group! We politely refused and went along our way. I am really looking forward to purchasing some sake from Trader Joe's once I am of age, until then, I could only wait and keep looking for better sources. Trader Joe's is an especially resource because you can find products from other countries that are very hard to find anywhere else. Also, if you adhere to a special diet, say, if you were Vegan, you can find a multitude of Vegan products that may not be available elsewhere. Chipotle is always a good place to go to eat if you're every in the mood for Mexican food, I highly recommend you try their steak burrito!

-Patrick