#707: Trek To the Griffith Observatory.
After leaving the LACMA earlier this morning in Los Angeles, friend Dennis and I headed for the famous Griffith Observatory, navigating through the streets of Downtown LA, La Brea, Los Feliz, Silver Lake and North Los Angeles to get to there. Being a first timer, I had no idea what to expect. Now –– 2 hours, a windy, slow drive up the mountain, one amazing James Dean Statue and a couple dozen photos later –– this is…
705: Visit The Lake-Less Silver Lake.
Bad news, guys. There actually is no lake in Silver Lake; it was built around what used to be a city reservoir, and now is an empty canyon. Yet despite the serious lack of water in my new found discovery, I immediately fell in love with this hipster neighborhood. It feels NOTHING like L.A., which appeals to me even more. After an hour of strolling through with personal tour guide and friend, Dennis, I found a confluence of Southern California charm,…