Raj Ghat, the Gandhi memorial
Before the Red Fort we stop at Raj Ghat the place where Gandhi was cremated which is now a memorial visited by Indians and foreigners alike
Purana Qila, the Old Fort
Our first stop is in tranquil Purana Qila or the Old Fort where some of the earliest Mughal defenses in Delhi were built
Arriving in Delhi and our first night in India
We arrive in Delhi late in the evening and spend the following morning enjoying the beautiful views and many birds from our balcony
Another exploration from Horse Trailhead
We are still tired after two long weekend trips so we explore near our home starting from Horse Trailhead and finding caches and birds
Short visit to Orange County
A long weekend exploration of Orange County while visiting friends of relatives
San Juan de Capistrano, a famous mission
Last stop before the long trip home is at the historic and famous San Juan de Capistrano mission
Dana Point headland and harbor
In the morning we explore the Dana Point headland area with a short detour to enjoy the harbor
Tri City Park in Brea
Before sunset we explore a city park looking for birds while our relative is shopping with her friends
Whale Watching from Dana Point
We spend the morning of our full day in Dana Point taking a successful whale watching cruise
Short jaunt into Joshua Tree National Park
Late in the afternoon we visit the southern part of Joshua Tree NP with stops at Cottonwood Spring and Bajada Nature Trail