Hello friends,
Heavenly Father, we really need some peace in our world! Too many shootings, drug overdoses, and general mayhem. Please continue to help us 'fight the good fight'. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Some observations about Cali:
Los Angeles, specifically~
*I know I've posted about this on FB, but I've got to mention it again: it is LEGAL for motorcycles to drive in-between traffic - on the highway, and city streets. This just seems so crazy to me!
*It is
always around 72 degrees. This can be 'Heaven or it can be Hell,' if you think about it.
*There is
always traffic. Yes, no matter what time of day. Always.
*The city is dirty. Dirtier, I think, than even NYC. (Ok, maybe I felt this way b/c of the whole 'Hollywood' thing - beautiful fake people and I don't get along.)
*People are Really laid-back. Good and bad. I noticed the bad when we were driving around and peds didn't hurry to cross the street, never mind the pile of cars gathering behind yours. I noticed the Good when I was flustered with my change and 'discussing' things with Carlton. The guy behind the counter wasn't irritated in the least. I thought that was cool.
*The food is tasty.
*Abbot Kinney blvd. Great coffee shop to people watch and enjoy a scrumptious "Sun-rise" smoothie.
*Everybody lives here: homeless, punks, guys with collars turned up...
*Keanu Reeves lives here. Most excellent.
*The ocean is cold.
*Pinks. Delish dogs.
*When purchasing groceries, be prepared to pay for either paper or plastic; or, like we're all supposed to be doing anyway, have your own bags with you.
Driving to San Fran, via the PCH (Pacific Coast Highway)~
*This hwy should be on every one's bucket list. Seriously. It's that gorgeous. Beware though: the roads are winding and can cause nausea. But, as with anything worth pursuing, you tough it out bc the view is worth it.
*Redwood trees! Oh my! Have to be seen to be believed. It was like meeting up with old friends again.
*The Coast waves at you -pun intended- daring you to dive into it's fascinating, cold, waters. Don't do it! Those cliffs are dangerous! Just be happy looking and taking many, many photos.
*Hike! Lots of peeps have been there before you and the trails are well-worn. Or, be adventuresome, and make your own trail! Either way, the woods are inviting.
*Colorful birds. Unlike the black scavenger birds we have in Tx, PCH birds are black and blue. Black body, but with a bright blue comb. Pretty.
*Elephant seals. There is a fenced area around them, but the photos will look like you are right beside them. The ES' were too funny: using their huge fins to scratch themselves, and to lazily throw sand on their back. A joy to watch.
San Fran~
*San Francisco is a wonderful place. The area is all 'scrunched up,' but somehow this gives the place a 'homey' feel, and not one of claustrophobia.
*You can call San Francisco "San Pancho," as my childhood buddy, Andy does.
*Golden Gate Bridge
*Pier 39
*Ghiraridelli's. Chocolate lovers dream!
*Open viewing of materpieces by Picasso, Chagall, and Miro, along the boardwalk of Pier 39. I think it was more like a shop for serious art collectors, as I was able to take photos of the paintings without being told to stop. >click, click, click<
*Andy contacted an old high school buddy, J, that lives in the heart of San Fran, so we could hang out with him. J's apt is way cool: you walk up three flights of stairs to his place. Once inside his place, you walk down a long hallway; on the right side is a wall, and on the left side is J's bedroom and other rooms. Apparently the bathroom toilet is the original toilet made by John Harrington, as Carlton attested to when he saw it. I didn't see it, but J said you could flush a bowling ball down that 'john'! LOL
*Toll to SF is $5.00; there is no such thing as a 'toll tag,' which means you have to wade through the cars, BUT you don't have to pay a toll leaving SF.
*Also, the bridge we entered SF on, not the GG, but another one (don't know the name, sorry), actually has TWO bridges: one on the top, to be able to take in the beauty of SF; and then one on the bottom, for when you are leaving San Fran. Cool idea.
*It must have been at least 50 degrees that night we were in SF. My sweater was not enough to keep me warm (I hate the cold). It was very strange to be cold in July.
I'm posting photos, but on a separate blog. This one is way too long already! :) Thanks for reading!
"I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world." Mother Theresa
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