The Getty (Part Two)

In addition to the fantastic art and architecture (oh, and you can't forget the tram!), the Getty has a great garden!  Bright, colorful flowers, plants, green grass, a stream, and even a maze.

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The Getty (Part One)

I didn't realize how much I love the Getty until I returned with James.  The last time I'd visited was just about 10 years ago (whoa...)!

The location is breathtaking on top of the hills, overlooking the city below and the ocean beyond.  Over the city the sun feels bright and pure and the reflection off of the glowing white buildings is mesmerizing.  I could stay up there for hours.  How cool it would be to work at the Getty!

Oh, that lawn!  My idea of heaven would be to grab an easy book, lean against the bright, warm wall, and soak up that golden LA sun!


It was a perfectly spent afternoon!

Poking Around Beverly Hills

Another stop on our Los Angeles trip was Beverly Hills.  We thought maybe we'd spot a celebrity or two but no such luck!  Instead we meandered through the streets and window-shopped.

The day was warm and calm - perfect LA weather!  My favorite parts of vacations are when we are simply wandering around without a clear destination and our afternoon in Beverly Hills was just that!

Hey Hollywood

It was James' first visit to Hollywood so we made sure to see all the sites.  This included Grauman's Chinese Theater, all the Hollywood stars, and a walk up and down Hollywood Boulevard.

We topped off the night with a delicious ice cream from Disney's Soda Fountain.  Delicious!

Lovely Los Angeles

I love visiting my best friend Michelle in Los Angeles.  Luckily for me it is an easy 6 hour drive south (or 1 hour flight!).  We haven't lived in the same city since high school so our visits are really special.  This time James came with me to see Michelle perform in the Hollywood Fringe Festival - she was GREAT!  

Her theater company is located in Hollywood, of course, so we poked around the neighborhood and after her show we jetted off into the hills to drive on the (in)famous Mulholland Drive.  We were awarded with spectacular views of downtown Los Angeles!  And as far as the eye/smog could go!  

It truly was so much fun being a tourist in a city I've visited countless times.  I'll continue to share our adventures as the week unfolds!

We're Off!

"No journey carries one far unless, as it extends into the world around us, it goes an equal distance into the world within."  [Lillian Smith]


We are embarking on a mini roadtrip down to Southern California later this afternoon to visit my best friend!  It's been awhile since James and I had a roadtrip so I'm looking forward to spending the time with him.

Happy Friday!

Mini Adventure Weekend

YES.  Today is Friday and I am taking a quick jaunt down to Burbank to visit my dearest friend!  She is whisking me to the DIS (Disneyland) for a night of fun.  I am very much looking forward to a weekend of shopping, interior decorating, amazing race, drinking, laughing, etc.  It shall be the most glorious weekend that ever was.

California Dreamin'

There is nothing better than the anticipation of an upcoming adventure. 

I've packed my bags and am heading down to Los Angeles for the weekend to visit my best friend.  We will have nothing short of a memorable weekend, this is guaranteed when we're together.

I'm most looking forward to laugh attacks.  The side-splitting, pee-in-your-pants, hyperventilating, cry-your-eyes-out laugh attacks.