"The sun may rise in the east but at least it settles in a final location."
Well the day has finally come - our final day on tour. We slept in for a bit before having brekkie. We got our last taste of American Bagels with Cream cheese which we've come to love before checking out!
The morning was a bit of a Gehry finding mission. We drove around the streets if Venice and Santa Monica looking for a few of his buildings. We managed to spot them as well as a few other cool things. This is a nice part of LA for me. Has a bit of character.
Oh, I forgot to mention that we were staying just around the corner from Venice High School - aka - Rydell High from 'Grease'... Chang Chang, Chang it-ty Chang shoo-bop!
We then drove out along the Pacific Hwy to Malibu in search of sun, sand and Lautner buildings. We found only two of them. There was an air of anxiety around the place today too- everyone was on edge about Tsunami warnings from the Japanese disaster. From what we saw though, there was little impact here if any!
Malibu was actually quite bland and boring, in fact sims highlight was getting a paper grocery bag for the things she bought at the supermarket - that's how uneventful Malibu was. Don't know why so many celebrities wanna live here!!!
It was now 1ish and we headed back into the lions den that is Los Angeles traffic. It took us a little over an hour to get back into Hollywood where we finally got a chance to visit Frank Lloyd Wrights early 1920's Hollyhock House. This was like the 6th or 7th Wright building we had visited on this trip, yet it was different again. Much more classical and heavier than other works, but still had that modern, timeless Wrightian quality!
The outside was pretty rundown and in need of repair as was patts of the inside, but the internal spaces of this place were incredible. The living room was stunning, so extravagant and intricately detailed. Was really cool, not my favorite of his, but cool!
It was now 4ish and so we ventured back across town to Santa Monica Pier to watch the sun go down over Venice Beach. We visited the Pacific Park fair again, for one last rollercoaster ride. (you can never get enough rollercoaster fun).
The beach here is a hive of activity, there is the famous beach gymnasium equipment which started the craze. People doing kickboxing, chin ups, as well as gymnast rings. There is people on roller blades and bikes, hot dig stands, beach volleyballers, playgrounds and of course the pier; with all it's attractions.
Watching the sun set behind the rollercoaster and large ferris wheel was beautiful - made for a great shot. And just as the sun set on the fun park, so it did on the fun of our trip.
We got in the Dodge for the last time and headed for LAX. I must say it's sad to be ending our journey, but all good things must come to an end. Were looking forward to seeing all our loved ones soon!
So long LA and America!
Cheers guys!
- Blog from iMat
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