I have a wonderful friend that has lived out in LA for years. Last January I finally visited him. Since he has been to see me in New York twice, I felt it was time to make the trip, and it would be a welcome break from the cold winter.
The first thing I was surprised to see was an active oil well on the way from the airport. Set against the desert flora, it was strangely beautiful in a Paleozoic way.
Griffith Park was also amazing. The sweeping views of the canyons were fantastic. I wanted to start walking on the trails but the rain started so we headed inside the observatory. The observatory itself is worth the trip. It has some of the largest meteors I have ever seen. It's hard to imagine large chunks of iron being thrown at the earth. This is a great photo of one, note the large crystal pattern caused by slow cooling.
I also enjoyed walking around downtown LA. It has such a concentrated art deco influence.
Thanks for putting me up Phil! And I hope to return the favor soon.
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