Los Angeles cruise terminal

Flood-lit palm trees, water, and the Vincent St. Thomas bridge make a lovely setting for an evening stroll.

photo hunter - school

Recently I happened to be at Loyola Marymount University in the Westchester area of Los Angeles. The school sits atop a bluff in the Del Rey hills. What a peaceful spot to read, relax, or simply watch the world go by. (In between classes of course!) Photo Hunter is a weekly meme, see other participants here.

San Pedro Ports O' Call Lobster Festival

This weekend marks the 12th annual Lobster Festival at Ports O' Call village in San Pedro. These people have just picked up their lobster dinner and are queueing to have the shell cracked. The festival offers entertainment, food booths, and food trucks all overlooking the Los Angeles Harbor.

photo hunter - anniversary

Many travelers may not be aware that there is a 9-11 memorial at LAX. Amidst the kinetic light installation (lighted pylons), you'll find the names of the passengers and crew members inscribed on the base of the flag pole. One day I discovered someone had left these flowers. Perhaps a birthday or anniversary? I paused then to reflect as I did today. Photo hunter is part of a weekly meme, click here to see other participants.

downtown tunnel

Have you ever gone on an open-top double-deck bus tour of Los Angeles at night? Well that's exactly what I did, and I can not say enough how fun it was! The Museum of Neon Art offers its famous neon cruise Saturday nights through November. Neon signs, light installations, and movie marquees all make for a splendid nighttime tour through downtown, Chinatown, and Hollywood.

ABC Wednesday E is for electric!

This image was taken last year during the DWP Holiday Light Festival in Griffith Park. I am sharing it today because it would not be summer in LA without nights out at the Hollywood Bowl! Last week- Rent- electric!!! This Friday night, classical music and fireworks! Care to join me? Abc Wednesday is a weekly meme. See other participants here.

this drink is for you!

Across the nation temperatures are higher than normal. Some places are positively scorching hot! So this image of refreshing sodas and cold drinks from the farmers market is dedicated to you! Cheers!