Los Angeles III

Saturday we spent the day at Venice Beach. The overcast weather was enjoyable while we took in the sights... the sights being all of the colorful characters who make up the Venice Beach community.

 There were "medicinal" marijuana stands everywhere. They wouldn't stop hustling pedestrians.

 I don't know them, but it reminded me of being a teenager.

 Hot bodies.

 Hard Bodies. My mom taking a picture of the guys at Muscle Beach.

 Don't throw me any shade.

 Public performance.

 As soon as Adam got up to use the restroom, this guy came along.

 He hammed it up while I snapped a few shots.

 And he had a floating silver ball. Thanks muscle chonies man, but I am happily married to a hunk of my own. Hhhh!

 Awesome restaurant and entertainment.

 Next time I want us to bring our cruiser bikes.

 Panning at the skate park.

 Legal tagging.

 Rosie not holding her hand in front of her face for once! Yay!

 A photo of me by Adam.

 The family.

My head is GIANT. Chee Chee's up!

Los Angeles II

The evening we arrived, Tia Essie took us from Mariachi Plaza on the Metro to Union Station... What an incredible piece of architecture! I was blown away at the preservation, and that it is still used by millions of commuters each day. It inspired me to look into taking an Amtrak trip with Adam. We could depart from Flagstaff, ride to Union Station, then take the train up the West Coast to Seattle! The tickets are about the same as an airline ticket... I'm seriously considering it!

Until then... Photos!

 This photo will be classic in 50 years.

 Holy Info.

 Apparently this room is used for several films and TV shows. Amazing!

 Because I pretend to want to know.

 I wanted to dance across the floor in there.

 Meh.

 Holy mamasan light.

The Station Agent was a good film.

There were several couples having their engagement photos taken here on Friday evening. So cute!

Los Angeles

June 10th through 14th we went on a road trip with Mamasan and Uncle D to visit our relatives in California and to see Evangeline's latest play, "Bordering On Love".

Here is the first in a series of photo posts from our adventures with Tia Essie, Natalie, Rosie, Lil' Van, Armando, my mother, Uncle D, and of course; my dear, patient husband.

 Jardin Trasero.

 Catching Up.

 Loves Having Photo Taken.

 Portrait Art.

 Bottle Cap.

 Dos.

 Laugh It Off.

 Hee, hee, hee!

 Suegra.

 Sss, sss, sss!

 A la izquierda.

 Best. Tacos. EVER.

 Housing complex restored by Lil' Van's non-profit.

 Amazing murals everywhere.

 Lovely portrait of the Queen Mutha.

 DON'T TAKE MY PICTURE!

 Trabajo.

 Las Hermanas!

 Si Se Puede!

 Fisura.

 Another project her non-profit is working on restoring.

 Ocho.

 Diamante.

 Guitarron.

 Bailey Street.

Santo.

 Tres.

Tejido

 I really need to learn Spanish. I have no excuse except for being lazy.