We decided on an early start this morning as we only had one day in LA. 7am breakfast in the hotel cafe and off to hike the Hollywood Hills! We took a Lyft (ride share taxi like Uber) to the Griffith Observatory for some great views.
We had thought we would hike to the Hollywood sign but took some different trails – that way we could keep it in view rather than getting too up close!
It was really peaceful up there – quite a few people but not too crowded : it was much busier especially when we left at around 10:30 so the early start was worth it.
We returned to the hotel to change and set off for the second activity – the Petersen Motor Museum. Interesting set of cars – many from movies.
We had lunch in a restaurant attached to the museum – very nice birthday lunch!
From here we took another Lyft (everything is so far away in LA) to Rodeo Drive for a stroll.
And then down to Santa Monica Pier.
A lot of people down there but something that particularly Annie wanted to see.
Back to the hotel again (early evening by this time) – we had a light bite to eat and then off to an NBA (basketball) game – LA Lakers v Detroit Pistons. Great fun – but we decided we liked the Ice hockey slightly better as a game to go to.
USA 🇺🇸& Canada🇨🇦 2019 