Thursday, July 2, 2026
All good things must come to an end, so we left our desert paradise this morning after a brilliant time with good friends.
From our French Connection,
Julien Urgenti, after France's
3-0 win over Sweden on Wednesday
One last look at our La Quinta
abode the past few days
It was absolutely perfect for a desert vacation.
One final selfie of our
Team La Quinta
Pam, Laurie and Koreen
Three Magnificent LadiesAccording to our Waze app, the drive home to Camarillo would take approximately 3:30.
We were going home with Koreen and Brian FitzGerald and agreed to break up the journey with a nutrition break, but where?
The Inland Empire city of Riverside was about the halfway point of our trek and Laurie and I knew of a rather eclectic spot for good Mexican food in a decidedly eclectic ambience.
Tio's Tacos
3948 Mission Inn Boulevard
Riverside, California
Laurie and I discovered this spot when we spent a night in Riverside last Fall after watching 8-man powerhouse California School for The Deaf, Riverside, dispatch of Rancho Cucamonga's United Christian Academy, 62-20.
for quirky decor?
another hombre's art
It's up to you to decide.
Come for the food,
stay for the art I say
This monarch butterfly archway
greets you as you enter the courtyard
Who are those two babes
in the mirror?
One of many pieces of art
made from tin cans
"HOLA, follow me to order
your meals."
Tio's courtyard is loaded
with all sorts of interesting
objet d'art
outdoor dining areas
Laurie holding down the fort
while Brian and Koreen explored
Tio's Taco's grounds
full well that Sun images are a favorite
decorating theme for Koreen
Brian's photo of the once believed
to be extinct Fanta Tin fish was
SPECTACULAR!
The National Geographic Society has offered Brian a handsome sum for its use in a future article.
El Chavo was a long-running comedy
show on Mexican TV
Careful with the sharp edges
Toucan Sam?
El Tecolote
Lions . . .
. . . and Tigers
Yes, they did have an unphotographed bear as well.
Of course Moses dropped in
for a couple of street tacos
Tio's Tacos even has a chapel
A statue of the BVM is a MUST!
Mariachi music is
always appreciated . . .
. . . as is a good performance of
Ballet Folklorico
Tio's Tacos won my
heart again today
Farewell until next time
The ride from Tio's Tacos to Camarillo was a smooth one and we arrived home at about 3:15 p.m. in good stead.
Again, we had a great vacation in the heart of the Coachella Valley.
News from the net . . .
Anyone want to fly down to
Santa Tecla, El Salvador for this
game next week?
Agreed
Italy will crown its three 2026 National Champions this weekend with all the games being played in Ferrara.
Italian Bowl XLV
DI Championship Game
Saturday, July 4th, 9:00 p.m.
Firenze Guelfi (9-0)
vs.
Parma Panthers (7-2)
On April 11th, in Florence, the Guelfi soundly defeated the Panthers, 49-27, in their regular season encounter.
Silver Bowl XXXII
DII Championship Game
Saturday, July 4th, 4:00 p.m.
Trento Thunders (8-2)
vs.
Milano Seamen (7-2)
The Seamen edged the Panthers, 14-0, when they met on March 7th in a DII Girone A game.
Nine Bowl XXVI
DIII Championship Game
Sunday, July 5th, 3:30 p.m.
Formigine Honey Badgers (8-0)
vs.
Cagliari Crusaders (8-0)
These two undefeated 9-man juggernauts obviously did not play each other during the regular season.
Thursday's World Cup recap
Spain (3-0-1) beat Austria (1-2-1), 3-0,
and will now play Portugal (2-0-2) on
Monday, July 6th in a Round of 16 game
Portugal (2-0-2) edged Croatia (2-2), 2-1,
and will now face Spain (3-0-1) on
Monday, July 6th in a Round of 16 contest
Switzerland (3-0-1) beat Algeria (1-2-1), 2-0,
and on Tuesday, July 7th, will now take on the
winner of the Colombia (2-0-1) vs. Ghana (1-1-1)
game in Round of 16 play
Now it is time to rest and recuperate for a few days from the culinary excesses of our vacation.
Good Times, INDEED!
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