The nice thing about living in Los Angeles is that even when I can’t be out exploring the world, LA always has something fun to do. I live in Burbank and found out that the Los Angeles Equestrian Center was holding their Fiesta of the Spanish Horse. It was right down the road, and I was looking for something to do, so I went. Los Angeles Equestrian Center The Equestrian … [Read more...]
My Photo Collection of Los Angeles Street Art and Murals
You can find street art in most urban cities and even in rural communities, but Los Angeles has some spectacular murals. I’ve come to collect photos of them much like my collection of the old doors of Europe. I’ve found stunning samples in Downtown Los Angeles and even in the more suburban ends of the San Fernando Valley. What makes these paintings so fascinating is that … [Read more...]
Universal CityWalk Hollywood – One-Stop Los Angeles Entertainment
Ever since I moved to Burbank, near Toluca Lake, I’ve been walking my neighborhood every morning to get in my 10,000+ steps. A nearby attraction is Universal CityWalk Hollywood. It’s located next to Universal Studios and is a whimsical entertainment center with restaurants, IMAX movie theater, shops, and quirky attractions. Universal City Walk sits high on a hill … [Read more...]
Morning Hike in Los Angeles to the Griffith Park Observatory
You’ve seen it in “” and hundreds of other movies, TV shows, and commercials. (including La La Land) The Griffith Park Observatory is an iconic landmark in Los Angeles and go-to gateway to view the universe. It was recently renovated and expanded, making it even more appealing. You wouldn’t know it by looking at it from the outside because It still looks the same as it did when … [Read more...]
Napa in Autumn – California’s Wine Country Fall Colors
When I heard about the fires in Napa and Sonoma this year I was petrified. My brother lives there with his family and there were days they were packed up and ready to evacuate. That didn’t happen but they had to suck up a good deal of smoke. I was also concerned because my daughter, sister and I were scheduled to spend Thanksgiving there. I love going to Napa in autumn … [Read more...]
