It was the first truly warm day we've had for a while which was perfect since we went Balboa Park which has a collection of museums and parks all in a central location. Even so, we didn't get to see all we wanted to so another visit will be warranted sometime in the future.
We didn't have time to visit the Japanese Friendship Garden but this is a view from above.
Several of the buildings had these covered walks which had a graceful, serene feeling to them. Perhaps because it wasn't crowded.
Our first step was the Mingei International Museum.
The Mingei had an exhibition on musical instruments. One of my favourite was the Moon Guitar from China on the far left.
I'm not a great lover of models but I really liked this. Very creative and a lot of work.
These are batik tiles. Objects used for decorating can also be used as a decoration. Again it took a lot of work to make each of these intricate tiles.
This sculpture is outside one of the entrances to the Mingei.
One the way to the next museum we passed through the Alcazar Garden. I love the sound of water in a garden.
Even a bathroom break affords a chance to see decorative design as in this tiled floor.
More next time...
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