We were true tourists today.After dropping the bikes off at BMW of Hollywood for servicing, we headed straight for Hollywood Boulevard. Thanks to Ingrid, our host and eager driver, we got to see all the typical sights and sounds of Hollywood. From the Walk of Stars to Grauman’s Chinese Theater, from the Kodak Theater to getting accosted by Captain Jack Sparrow, we saw just about all we needed to see today. Please see the album “Hooray for Hollywood” for the evidence.
We also visited the Hollywood hills, which offered us some views of the Hollywood sign and tons of houses perched on the cliffs. It’s unbelievable the amount of wealth in this area. I’ve never seen such a concentration of BMW, Mercedes, and Porsche in one place. One of my favorite sights in the hills was the Ennis House, which was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. I also enjoyed overlooking the Hollywood Reservoir near the Beachwood Canyon neighborhood.
Later, we picked up the bikes from servicing. I must offer an advertisement here – if you are ever in Hollywood in need of a motorcycle or servicing of one, please visit Fernando at BMW of Hollywood. He was prepared for our appointment and did a super job getting us in and out of the shop. Good work done fast at a fair price. It certainly made a potential headache go away.
We have really enjoyed our time in Los Angeles with my cousin and his family. Thad, Ingrid, and their twin boys Nicholas and Jason have made us feel at home. Certainly we wish we could stay longer, but we must stick to our ambitious schedule.
Tomorrow, it’s on to some more old friends in Orcutt, California.
10 miles today. 3,042.9 total miles.
1 comment:
Funny! I was in SoCal/Hollywood the same time you were! Visited some friends over Memorial Day weekend. Thanks for sharing your journey and continued thoughts and prayers!
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