Balbao Park

It's wonderful having Jim and his GPS doing the driving because the system of highways and freeways is baffling to us country folk. He drove us to Balbao Park which is 1200 acres of parks and museums run by the San Diego City and includes the Zoo. What a beautiful place! There are 15 gardens and the famous Lath House which is perfectly manicured:

Jim and David are outside the Lath House, admiring a very tall but crooked Canary Island pine. 

Among the many museums is a free art gallery where we all liked Lovers in a Park by Boucher. 

               and the orchid display

Then we took the 2-hour trolley ride which takes you through the highlights of the city and over Coronado Bridge to Coronado Island. 

                    (not my photo)

We were held up while the local homecoming parade passed by, the football team looking very cool riding in  a fire truck and candidates for King and Queen looking super-cool in convertibles.

Another great day!