Being in Los Angeles is a trip to many worlds within the city, illustrated by signs of today and yesterday. Some pictures were taken from a moving car – not as good, but they capture the images of Los Angeles, palm trees and all.
This one intrigues me for whatever reasons. I passed it several times a day.
Saturday morning with the Jewish men walking to worship.
Historic Broadway Theatre Tour given by the L.A. Conservancy on Saturday mornings. Walked by and in some of the theaters where vaudeville played and audiences first saw silent movies.
My favorite of the old theaters.
These were movie palaces…
Now a richly Hispanic area, there were flags everywhere…
And festive dresses for Quinceañeras and weddings, buzzing on a busy shopping day.
Beautiful Art Deco buildings. Johnny Depp owns two penthouses in this one, according to our guide.
And there are random things that make you smile…
And reflect…
Los Angeles is a diversity of cultures…
This one makes me laugh since it was deep in a Hispanic neighborhood. Jim is trying to offer it all.
The drives around town take you to places both exotic…
and scenic…
with signs that make you ask where do they come up with that?
There are entertaining signs that have been there for decades
and there are signs of the entertainment business that we all associate with La La Land…
and love…
My favorite was driving down the street and seeing Kermit…
He rose above the studio where Charlie Chaplin once roamed.
There are tributes to stars of the past…
And beautiful theaters still entice in neighborhoods…
You can always find a good meal in Los Angeles… Lacy’s has a great breakfast…
Porto’s in Burbank, or other locations, is a wonderful American success story. The Cuban family that owns it inspires with their history, their delicious salads, sandwiches and soups and their famous cakes, breads and pastries that make me drool to even think about…I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a busy place with such happy employees, every one of them.
This is a wonderful Greek restaurant on Ventura Blvd.
Such was my most recent trip to Los Angeles, capped off by lovely visits with friends, including Scott Wilson, who let me hold his head, a souvenir from “The Walking Dead.” What would the trip be without a brush with celebrity?
Los Angeles is always entertaining.
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