Early October. A walk in Balboa Park. Another fine Sunday full of sunshine and magic.
I headed nowhere in particular.
Visitors to wonderful Balboa Park stream down El Prado.Does the Botanical Building appear strange? It’s in the middle of its big renovation! But the Lily Pond is as beautiful as ever.A local artist smiles and shows her colorful work.She makes awesome papier-mache figures. I recognize Frida Kahlo!My friend Mitchell was on El Prado playing his didgeridoo.I got a cookie. (And more smiles!) Proceeds help the San Diego Civic Dance Arts, whose home is the Casa del Prado Theater.Why are peanuts in a pile inside the Spanish Village Art Center?That’s why!Lunch time for a squirrel in the park.Here comes the Balboa Park Miniature Railroad! Kids love it. The small train ride is operated by the nearby San Diego Zoo.A big Balboa Park Spooktacular is coming up at the Municipal Gym on Saturday October 29, 2022. There will be a costume contest!The House of Austria had their lawn program today. I got a folk costume preview as I strolled early through the International Cottages.Gazing down into the lush Lower Garden of the Japanese Friendship Garden.Shortly after noon, not many had arrived yet for the two o’clock Sunday concert at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion. San Diego Civic Organist Raul Prieto Ramírez rehearses up on the stage.Spreckels Organ Society member pulls a sign out for the free Sunday concert.Everyone loves Balboa Park. Including friends with four legs!
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I love how positive you are, and I am glad you are being highlighted on Google News. I have a number of fun walks with cool San Diego sites I think you might enjoy if you want to reach out by email.
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I love how positive you are, and I am glad you are being highlighted on Google News. I have a number of fun walks with cool San Diego sites I think you might enjoy if you want to reach out by email.
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