17 Apr Taking on Los Angelos, Malibu and Santa Monica with Carissa and Matthew
I’ll be honest, LA and myself have never really been friends. I’ve tried, I really have, and I like to think I can become friends with any city but try as I might, it is at best a love hate relationship without much love. Be that as it may I have discovered several pockets of goodness that are fun to visit. The difficulty is that it takes an hour to go five miles in LA traffic, doing it all is beyond impossible. Recently, Matthew and I decided to go visit Carissa who attends school at Pepperdine University in Malibu California. This would be Matthews last chance to see his sisters school for at least a year since Carissa will study abroad in Switzerland next year. Matthew, Carissa and I took on LA, Santa Monica and Malibu and I like to think we won but it might have been a draw. We have these photos to preserve some wonderful memories, and in the end, who’s keeping score?
Hiking in Franklin Canyon, just up from Beverly Hills.
This is where they filmed scenes of Myers Lake from the Andy Griffith show back in the 50’s
Matthew, Carissa and myself on Abbot Kinney Street in Santa Monica
Our sketchy but fun Santa Monica airbnb at the beach
After a rather excited gift exchange with Carissa, we proudly sported our newly acquired clothing from Guatemala. Only in Santa Monica could we get away with this! 🙂
Strolling the beach with Matthew
Time out on the beach
Carissa loved her souvenirs from Guatemala
Abbott Kinney Street
Hanging out at Gjelina’s.
LA simply has the best “people watching” anywhere!
Santa Monica pier
Riding the roller coaster at the Santa Monica pier with my new friend!
Santa Monica pier
My favorite photo from the trip
Roller coaster fun
Biking the beach in Santa Monica
Biking the beach in Santa Monica
Biking the beach near Santa Monica pier
Coffee with Carissa
Farmers market with Carissa
Beautiful Ranunculus , Christina’s favorite flowers
Chipotle’s new Asian themed restaurant, Shop House Kitchen
Los Angeles County Museum of art (LACMA)
Coffee at the museum
LACMA
LACMA
LACMA, we enjoyed exploring the middle eastern art collection on display
Part of the Berlin wall.
Enjoyed going all Ethiopian at Messob in Beverly Hills
Ethiopian food
Enjoyed exploring Ethiopian food with the kids
Exploring new coffee places
New coffee find Alfreds was great
Watched the opening of Cindarella at the El Capitan on Hollywood Boulevard
Dancing with Cinderella
Getting ready to watch Cinderella at the El Capitan
The El Capitan goes all out when they show a movie, being in Hollywood they feature many pieces from the set and costumes from the movie
Yep, Cinderella’s glass slippers as seen in the movie
The incredibly restored El Capitan is beautiful, yes, they still play the old theater organ before the shows. We sat in the balcony.
Costumes from the movie Cinderella
The Hollywood walk of fame, lots of craziness going on here
Grauman’s Chinese theater
The famous Hollywood sign
Matthew Carissa and myself enjoying a walk on the beach
Here is our list of favorite places
Site where Myers Lake on the Andy Griffith Show was filmed
The Punchbowl (best juice in LA)
Julie Miller
Posted at 23:16h, 17 AprilLoved your blog especially that you ate Ethiopian food! It is such an experience! I am in Ethiopia presently!
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Ronnie Mosley
Posted at 23:19h, 17 AprilThanks Julie, we loved the food and the experience. Looking forward to your return!
Ronnie Mosley
Posted at 08:44h, 18 AprilThank you! Always nice to have you along 🙂
Tom Roberts
Posted at 06:49h, 18 AprilRonnie, we are seeing the world through your eyes (and mind). Thanks for sharing, Tom and Lori
Ronnie Mosley
Posted at 16:15h, 18 AprilThank you Tom and Lori, I love having you along!
mjre
Posted at 09:59h, 18 AprilOh Ronnie, How I love your enthusiasm for life! I too have never been much on LA but after seeing your pictures….I want to go 🙂 Thank you for letting us share a glimpse into your life! You are a precious father who loves much! I am honored to be your friend! Let’s have coffee soon!! Mary Jane
Ronnie Mosley
Posted at 16:14h, 18 AprilYour the best, Mary Jane! I will be looking forward to that coffee 🙂