On a recent visit to this beautiful city, I noticed some distinct things that make L.A. what it is. Here's a short list:
• A teenage boy who was skateboarding at midnight along an empty but safe street near LAX.
• Wine in the afternoon.
• People who are getting their fitness on – walking or hiking mountain trails, bike riding steep mountain roads or along the beach, and swimming in the Rose Bowl pool.
• The amazing trees and flowers – with bougainvillea draping fences and houses, trees stretching over roads like they can do yoga, and bursts of multibloom white roses everywhere.
• Being an instant friend to others (but does it last like it does in the Midwest?)
• Beautiful people. Youth. Smiles. Tanned skin. White teeth. High heels. Flip flops. Hats.
• Stunning houses with dreamy gardens, no two alike.
• Salad with your sandwich instead of French fries.
• The relentless traffic (that’s the only downer I have on this short list.)
Wish I could read Chinese..are they dissing me or loving this?
ReplyDeleteYou can copy the Chinese into Google Translate to see what they're saying. Most are positive, some appear to be spam. Interesting following.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dave. I just learned that tip the other day and it works. Maybe my Chinese readers plan to move to LA some day?
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