Lake Hodges and Queen Califa's Park, Escondido, CA

We did a little exploring in Escondido, which is about 20 minutes from us.  We went to Lake Hodges which is a large fishing lake with bike trails.  The kids rode their bikes. Chano even rode the bikes with the girls. 

 Then we went to Queen Califa's Park which is part of a big park called Kit Carson Park.  I had seen it in a magazine and it looked pretty neat.  The park was designed by international artist Niki de Saint Phalle and it depicts the myths and history of California.  A mosaic wall encircles nine enormous, sparkling sculptures, including Califa, a mythical Amazonian queen sitting on a majestic eagle throne.  Around Califa stand totems representing the region's Meso-Amerian and Native American traditions.