Ahoy,
On a terribly hot Sunday morning, the RRS and I inched our way to Sunset and Santa Monica Blvd to where walk #20, the Sunset Junction Loop began. He picked this one because the description mentioned "coffee and sweets." The highlight was at the top of the neighborhood on a horrifyingly steep hill that afforded a great view of downtown LA. We ended at a crowded Intelligentsia. You can guess whose idea that was.
The following weekend, we made our way to walk #41, Pacific Palisades-Castellammare. It's right across from the ocean, and probably has the best views of the ones we've been on. More than once, we would come up to a view of the ocean on one side and the mountains on the other side. It was magical. The neighborhood is "plagued" with landslides so there was evidence of desperate measures on every hillside. The houses here were incredibly extravagant and varied. The end of the walk takes you onto the beach. We finished with a "snack" at Gladstone's that totally spoiled our dinner.
I spent an afternoon with a friend and we went on walk #18, the Music Box Loop. The stairs featured here were used in the 1932 academy award winning short film, The Music Box. The roads in this neighborhood could definitely use some looking after. It was a really windy day and palm tree fronds were crashing all around us. This walk ended at Cafe Tropical where they have massive pastries. We started with dessert because we are responsible grown-ups.
This book has been a lot of fun so far. I've had it from the library for months. I should probably just get my own copy rather than monopolize this public resource.
frightfully astir,
jt
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