Balboa Park Adventures

"Where are we going?"
"Balboa Park. There are a bunch of museums and gardens there. And the zoo."
"Boa Park?"
"No, not like the snake. BALboa."
"Alboa?"
"NO! Balboa...like Rocky. Rocky Balboa."
"Oh! Balboa! Got it."

Thus began our Thursday adventure in San Diego. After dropping Meredith off to visit her aunt and uncle, Joe, Bob and I headed up to Balboa Park. After a bit of aimless wandering through the sculpture garden, we decided we should grab a bite to eat. From there, we visited the lily ponds, the Timken Museum, the Museum of Photographic Arts, and the cactus garden. There were so many interesting options, I really believe that Balboa Park is where they invented the phrase "So little time and so much to do."

Reflections of Duck & Verdigris

Column of the Spreckles Organ Pavillion

At the lily pond, (l-r) Joe and Bob tried to commune with the locals.

I don't think the koi were very impressed.

Ducks hanging out in the irises.

And then I just kinda went crazy in the cactus garden...

And speaking of crazy, these two hummingbirds were driving each other nuts...


As things closed up in the park, we decided to head to the Gaslamp Quarter, conveniently located near where we had to rendezvous with Meredith. We stopped for some FroYo, and I did a little shopping in the Betty Page boutique (Awesomest. Dress. Ever.).

I hope you enjoy the pictures. I will be taking a short break from the ol' blog-aroo while I'm back in Portland for a visit next week.