San Diego trolley ride

I started the trolley ride in Old Town and we went to the Embarcadero where we saw a cruise ship, a naval base, an aircraft carrier , sailing ships and on to Coronado, Little Italy, Gaslight are and Balboa Park where I got off and spent several hours. This was a great way to learn about the city. Our driver commentator was excellent and gave us a lot of insight of what we are looking at.

 

 

 

One of the tall beautiful buildings downtown.

Balboa Hotel

The bridge on the skyline is the one we will be on going to Coronado.

From the bridge looking at False Bay

Looking from Coronado back on San Diego

This house was airlifted on to Coronado after being built elsewhere.

Back on the bridge and off to the right is a large naval base.

Japanese garden at Balboa Park

Statue in Balboa Park. This great place was on the trolley route. I had never heard of it before but it was like a step back in time. Lots of museums but I did not pay to go in. I did however have a lovely lunch of a veggie flatbread at El Prado. This was the view from my table.

There was a botanical building here and of course you know where I stand when flowers and plants are concerned.

 

Orchids

Pointsetta

The facades on these many buildings looks a lot like back in Europe.

A piece of art in the sculpture garden

Another beautiful building on the grounds with the Balboa tower attached. Meanwhile back at the trolley and the ride back to Old Town.

Once back I was taken with the blooms on these Yucca like plants that bend over.

This young man was entertaining on his many flutes in a square at Old Town.

Bourgainvilla

After checking out this beautiful area