3.23.2010
Los Angeles – Sunset Boulevard. 1:00pm
74 degrees, nothing but sunshine in all directions.

Ryan, “Is that Zorro waiting for the bus?”
Mel, “Well if he is Zorro why doesn’t he just…”
Ryan, “Zorro doesn’t have any superpowers.”
Mel, “Oh no? Than what exactly is it that he does?”
Ryan, “He runs around and duels people then marks a ‘Z’ on their chest.”
Mel, “And he escapes his victims via bus?”
Ryan, “Apparently”

CA Highlights

Los Angeles

Stumbled across the Hollywood walk of stars, the Capitol Records building and Iguana Vintage Store. Traffic. More yogurt shops than I could possibly have imagined. Lost. Traffic. Lost. Traffic. Fryman Canyon hike. Coffee at Urth Cafe. Dinner with friends in Thai Town. Everywhere we go I notice hats are very prominent in all varieties- including French berets, and tiny black sequin caps strapped awkwardly via elastic to side of head. Traffic. Fabulous people everywhere we looked – stilettos, mini skirts. Traffic. Hollywood Blvd. Hookers. Canters on North Fairfax - a Jewish deli thatputs Kenny & Zukes to shame. Griffith Park Observatory visit. Take in the views, breathe in the smog.

Huntington Beach

Brunch at Mothers Market. Decide Portland smoothie shops have nothing on this CA juice bar with a 5-page menu. I chose a Ginger Snap, steamed to kill off my emerging sore throat. Beach nap with stolen shells.

Long Beach

Miller High Life on the bluffs. Teenage hooligans throw rocks at cars on the beach below. Lost. Traffic.

San Diego

Midnight arrival, no food served on busy Mission Beach party row. Ran across 4 different puddles of vomit. Beach house bed is full of sand.
Temecula wine tasting. Witness a near cat fight between two female bartenders over which Cabernet we were tasting. Picnic with old friends.
Wedding! Photobooth antics and my first and last Long Island Ice Tea.

Home

Drive Temecula to Portland in one trip. 5 gas stations. 4 chili-mango snacks. 2 energy shots. 3 rest stops. 1 Veggie In-N-Out burger. Home. Sleep.