DNA, surf boards and architecture

So began our education. We are on day one of our 14 museum adventure. We’ve bought annual passes to Balboa Park so can now drop in and out of museums whenever we want. We hope to return to SD next year and will spend more time here. We love the atmosphere of the gardens, the over-the-top Spanish-Renaissance style buildings, the world-class museums, and the dedicated and knowledgeable docents. 

Spanish Renaissance Architecture in Balboa Park, created in 1915 for exposition celebrating building of Panama Canal

This morning, we made our heads hurt in the Genome project but emerged invigorated and amazed at what we learned. We are going back. After lunch at a table outside, we spent a couple of hours in my favourite museum, The Mingei. It celebrates the art of the people around the world as demonstrated by the current exhibits. The main floor featured an amazingly beautiful display of surf boards - their history, design and culture. Second floor featured In the Realm of Nature - weaving and woodturning - a breath-taking exhibit of talent. The third exhibit featured three architects known for their organic approach. The results stand alone as sculptures. 

Historical collection of 'rudders' from surf boards

Wallace Cunningham, Las Tarrazas, Mexico