Park Life

The odd cloud soon burned away and rather than settle for a monster hotel breakfast, we drove to a local McDonald's and for only $5.98 got breakfast for two! From there we drove the short but tricky route to Balboa Park, which is always lively on Sundays. Local Mexicans were setting up their stall in the International Centre, as we walked through the excellent children's play are, towards the park's main buildings, which have a very Spanish style about them.

We took in the fountains and the picturesque rose and cacti gardens, where we met and chatted to Wes, a retired volunteer who told us about the good life for retirees, in the San Diego. Everyone appears to be welcome.(Senior citizens are enitled to a free meal each day and monthly travel passes work out at around $30)

We then walked around the impressive Arts Village and then through the 'Houses of the World' where this month, Lebanon is the host.

The English House was interesting and offered free cups of Tetley Tea! No mention of Brexit, though!! In the afternoon we sat for a while in the open air concert venue and listened to the Speckler Organ recital. Balboa Park is the best!

Now how about Bruce Springsteen and 'Balboa Park' (even though it doesn't markrepresent the best of the place!)?