Joshua Tree National Park

Recently finished a day trip to Joshua Tree National Park (JTNP). First went to San Diego. Spent around one and a half days in San Diego and then went to JTNP. What a beautiful city San Diego is. Well, being a huge fan of oceans, most probably I would fall in love with any city that has an ocean. We did not have much time so we had to select few to visit in San Diego. San Diego has thousands of beautiful things to visit, enjoy and relish. And no time is sufficient. So, during the one and a half day stay in San Diego, we decided to spend some time at the beach, a little time at Balboa Park and a little time at the Border Field State Park. The choice was partly random and partly motivated by the desire to spend more time in the midst of natural wonder than man made wonder.

Border Field State Park (BFSP)

BFSP is right on the USA and Mexico border. At this time of the year, that is winter, it is not very crowded. In fact it was very desolate. I was very eager to check the border too which is right on the oceanside.  There was a metal border fence. It was funny and weird too. Weird feeling how its just humans on both sides yet separated by walls. But I guess borders are needed to maintaining an order and functioning of countries.

The weather was beautiful. It was around a mile and a half walk from entrance to the beach. The beach was totally desolate. The sky was cloudy. Weather was warm. There was a slight drizzle. 
There is a monument over there called Monument Mesa considered to be a freedom monument.

Balboa Park

  

Balboa park is huge. We took a tram to just watch around. but did not have time to see everything. There are just so many things that one would need a whole day to spend at Balboa Park.  One can plan their lunch and everything at balboa Park as well.