tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post4846173608888099256..comments2024-03-28T01:19:35.439-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: Los Angeles area is full of contrastsKevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-19721962170012701092016-04-03T10:51:39.239-04:002016-04-03T10:51:39.239-04:00We think it is some type of thistle plant but now ...We think it is some type of thistle plant but now Poula in her comment above has us wondering if it might be from the artichoke family. The blue colour was incredible though!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-88918883803555124972016-04-03T05:36:31.779-04:002016-04-03T05:36:31.779-04:00That blue plant is gorgeous. Odd how L.A. can be s...That blue plant is gorgeous. Odd how L.A. can be so rural in some areas.northierthanthouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04831362921459744537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-60217146563456843962016-04-02T12:09:24.656-04:002016-04-02T12:09:24.656-04:00I have no idea if it is relatively new or not but ...I have no idea if it is relatively new or not but there is a ton of hiking in and around the LA area. I think the part of California that you live in now would also be to our liking and would have lots of options for us.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-39560963094347280622016-04-02T12:07:03.475-04:002016-04-02T12:07:03.475-04:00Just because of all the hiking we could easily com...Just because of all the hiking we could easily come back but it would be nice to be able to avoid all the traffic.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-61631687983115172412016-04-02T10:59:59.446-04:002016-04-02T10:59:59.446-04:00It looks similar but I haven't been able to fi...It looks similar but I haven't been able to find one with such blue leaves but I have seen a picture of a thistle type of plant that also looks much like the one above, so we just aren't quite sure.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-17023910202574550852016-04-02T10:52:20.699-04:002016-04-02T10:52:20.699-04:00Yes, there is quite a difference and hard to belie...Yes, there is quite a difference and hard to believe that one is not very far from the other.<br /><br />I think we will be returning to the Shake Shack with Helen and Tony, it was delicious!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-67982317983888286352016-04-01T23:23:59.275-04:002016-04-01T23:23:59.275-04:00There is a Sees candy store at 144 S Palm Canyon D...There is a Sees candy store at 144 S Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs. We were busy during the days there with going to field hockey events. So we spent our evenings enjoying the downtown area. Easy to find parking. Lots of food places. Friendly people. Nice weather (cooler) in evenings. Have fun!Connie and Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324923679408549696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-80544013986827762212016-04-01T22:33:05.651-04:002016-04-01T22:33:05.651-04:00That looks like a great hiking area, tho I don'...That looks like a great hiking area, tho I don't remember it from when I lived in SoCal. Must be new. It got too crowded for me and I moved away in 1989, but California has its own allure, and my husband I moved back four years ago ... this time to NorCal and the Sierra Nevada foothills ... and quiet Nevada City. Love it here.Nickie and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11566506168550004304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-45550951212876079012016-04-01T15:52:40.076-04:002016-04-01T15:52:40.076-04:00I was in LA about 40 years ago-missed the good par...I was in LA about 40 years ago-missed the good parts you have shown, but still not planning to go back:)Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-28525901075678026892016-04-01T13:09:52.501-04:002016-04-01T13:09:52.501-04:00That plant looks kind of like an artichoke to me. ...That plant looks kind of like an artichoke to me. I wonder?Poulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08366638131230787663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-88835488737507444202016-04-01T13:01:33.608-04:002016-04-01T13:01:33.608-04:00Such a contrast between your pictures of hiking an...Such a contrast between your pictures of hiking and the awful traffic. The Shake Shack looks fun and delicious.The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-27053421304811673072016-04-01T12:28:11.045-04:002016-04-01T12:28:11.045-04:00We will try to find a store during our travels her...We will try to find a store during our travels here, sounds like a fun place to go! We agree there does seem to be lots to see ad do on the back roads away from the crowds. Looking forward to our time here, just wish there was some way to avoid all the traffic. ;-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-63556921832036808662016-04-01T12:25:27.867-04:002016-04-01T12:25:27.867-04:00Don't think we would care to live here either,...Don't think we would care to live here either, definitely a little too busy for us but we do love all the possibilities that they have for some beautiful urban hiking. We could certainly come back to visit and spend more time here exploring the out lying areas. Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-85003687967577468672016-04-01T12:21:34.546-04:002016-04-01T12:21:34.546-04:00Yes, you are right there are some charming old pla...Yes, you are right there are some charming old places like the old historical cottages at Newport Beach which are lovely to look at. If we are in the area at some point we will try to check out Manhattan Beach, thanks!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-5982703566402072412016-04-01T11:20:15.292-04:002016-04-01T11:20:15.292-04:00Yep, we know exactly what you mean! There is some ...Yep, we know exactly what you mean! There is some wonderful hiking in the area and you feel like you are miles from the city yet it is not very far away at all.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-33237012550985807432016-04-01T11:11:00.211-04:002016-04-01T11:11:00.211-04:00Yep, lots of people and traffic for sure but also ...Yep, lots of people and traffic for sure but also some great sites that are really worth seeing.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-33456551527184331682016-04-01T11:07:55.883-04:002016-04-01T11:07:55.883-04:00Sounds like you have some great plans ahead! Enjoy...Sounds like you have some great plans ahead! Enjoy your travels. :-)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-85553867324928932732016-04-01T10:29:33.622-04:002016-04-01T10:29:33.622-04:00Yes, we can certainly understand the attraction as...Yes, we can certainly understand the attraction as well to California and LA there are so many different sides to see. We aren't really into all the touristy type of places although I am sure we will see a few of them but want to spend more time seeing the beauty of the area.<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed Zihuatanejo, it is a wonderful area there and we did enjoy ourselves any time that we have stayed there.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-65077174444973723362016-04-01T10:23:13.096-04:002016-04-01T10:23:13.096-04:00Yes, the ocean is beautiful and hopefully we will ...Yes, the ocean is beautiful and hopefully we will see some more of it while we are here. Too bad you missed seeing the LA area because there are really some nice places to visit despite the weather.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-75703385058951565842016-04-01T07:33:37.581-04:002016-04-01T07:33:37.581-04:00My cousins live in the area. You have to try Sees...My cousins live in the area. You have to try Sees candy - we love it - even more than PA's Hershey's! Last year we rented a house in Newport Beach for a week while out there. We also stayed in Palm Springs while our team participated in the National Field Hockey Tournament in Indio. Had a fun time checking out the area between PS & LA. Lots to see & do on the "back" roads. Enjoy!!! B&C in PAConnie and Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324923679408549696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-65981262306148676452016-03-31T20:40:14.583-04:002016-03-31T20:40:14.583-04:00Lived there in the late seventies to 1983. They c...Lived there in the late seventies to 1983. They can keep it. Beautiful state, but some very strange laws that seem to not do much for the economy nor the environment. Still one of the most air-polluted states. Big business and the rich pay for all the loopholes and get away with murder. living.boondockingmexicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157433834193440923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-78871820369487195542016-03-31T19:13:06.508-04:002016-03-31T19:13:06.508-04:00LA boomed in the 1920s (oil) and because that was ...LA boomed in the 1920s (oil) and because that was a high point in residential architecture (and they had money) there are many absolutely charming residential neighborhoods. One of my favorites is Manhattan Beach, where the houses front on wide sidewalks instead of streets. Unfortunately many of the original cottages are being replaced with three story monstrosities. Creigh Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05267728698204033199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-77539443456907225272016-03-31T15:34:36.894-04:002016-03-31T15:34:36.894-04:00Contrasts for sure! I always found it difficult to...Contrasts for sure! I always found it difficult to "get away" but then have to deal with the traffic on the way home. As soon as I got home, I needed to "get away" again. That sure was a beautiful hike!Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843102067348142929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-66405790783350481182016-03-31T14:26:54.789-04:002016-03-31T14:26:54.789-04:00Just way too many people there for us country folk...Just way too many people there for us country folk. <br />I know you will enjoy it though, have fun.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-77393103121945183102016-03-31T13:56:30.285-04:002016-03-31T13:56:30.285-04:00Sorry,we will stop in Half Moon Bay,to see our son...Sorry,we will stop in Half Moon Bay,to see our son and check on our properties,then on to Bend.Summers in central Ore.pretty sweet.Safe travels,looking forward to your blogs,Rod&Kerry.cantinero 46https://www.blogger.com/profile/05411076889570114047noreply@blogger.com