The Balboa Park Carousel is old, made in 1910 by Herschell-Spillman, each animal hand carved and still in use today except for 2 that were replaced in the 30's. This carousel was the first to receive the "National Historical Carousel Award" .
Carousels bring to mind hot summer days at the Del Mar Fair and trips to Balboa Park. Long lines were never an issue, it gave me time to search for the perfect horse. It had to be one that went up and down.
Chloe picked the frog,
Grandma Cher straping her in.
Chomping at the Bit...ready to go!
The Balboa Park Carousel is even more special to me because my mother rode on it as child, wonder if we ever ended up on the same horse but 60 years later?!?!? I observed my mother watching Chloe and Finn and couldn't help but sense the passage of time.
Chloe held on like a pro
Around and Around they go,
generation to generation riding by.
If the opportunity arises to jump on a carousel.....jump on!
1 comment:
Wish I were there! Looks like so much fun! Balboa Park is awesome!
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