I returned from a short jaunt to Los Angeles where I had a mix of nature and "Hollywood". I find myself in LA a couple times a year but rarely get much time to look around. Sometimes the traffic feels like it is draining your soul but the city really has a lot to offer. I always feel re-connected to the entertainment industry after a dose of LA and the creativity that you can feel in the air. Especially going to the Sony lot where I was able to peek around some of the sound stages and visited the sets of a few shows. I often forget that once you start driving into the canyons that the landscapes get much more rugged and there are some good spots to hike and get away from the hustle and bustle. I packed a lot in to the five days I was there including a drive up to the Hollywood sign (would have hiked up if I had more time!), the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica for shopping and to watch interesting street performers, Redondo Beach, Venice Beach, and Culver City for the Sony lot where many films have been produced including the "Wizard of Oz".
|