Tuesday, February 21

Queen Califia's Magical Circle

Last Saturday and Sunday we had the pleasure and delight to have Brayden stay with us for the weekend... February 20th is David & Holly's wedding anniversary so they had a chance to get away for the evening... and we benefited! Fortunately too it falls on President's Day weekend so how cool is that... for everyone!

I had been thinking about some fun places to go with him and sharing with others about my plans... then a friend told me about Queen Califia's Magical Circle Sculpture Garden. It's the only one in America!!  Its' at the north end of Kit Carson Park in Escondido. There's a "snake wall" that circles the garden which opens into a maze whose walls and floors are covered with black and white and mirrored tiles. Once through the maze, you enter into the central courtyard. The sculptures feature tens of thousands of individually hand-cut glass, ceramic, and stone mosaics. You can read more about it on the City of Escondido website.

Brayden had a great time... and so did I.. it was so unique and unusual.. you  must go visit sometime... every age will enjoy this one!

The Magical Circle is surrounded by this rock wall
featuring these two mosaic snakes

Queen Califia reigns on her flying parrot... I think...
 
I took this picture as a reflection from one of the maze wall mirrors...
Underneath the Queen is a really cool "room"... with a golden egg and incredible mosaic night sky scene....
Brayden is enthralled at the sky art... with the moon and stars and planets...

 
 
 
This totem pole is named "Steps"... of course Brayden's favorite since you could climb up and sit awhile...
Actually maybe this was his favorite... since it had a cool "tunnel" in it to enjoy...
We took a quick break for lunch... hummm..
peanut butter sandwich of course!
Hey  maybe if I make a wish on this falling star
we'll get to come back again soon!

Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket!

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