Easy Way Down

Los Angeles -- There are those days when you would rather sit.

On Safari in Monrovia

Monrovia -- (Not to be confused by Monrovia, Liberia, Africa). Diversity is no stranger to Los Angeles. Even our landscape can change from the congestion of downtown LA to the secluded woods of Monrovia Canyon in the San Gabriel Mountains.

Today ended a weekend of camping with the Scouts. There were about 40 of us spread throughout the campground above LA. Pancakes, eggs and of course a combination of Starbucks and Pete's coffee rounded off this mornings sunrise breakfast.

My friend Ed, pictured above, is loading up his 1983 Land Rover 110 for the drive back to reality. Although, who can complain about living here in the foothills of Los Angeles?

Same To You, Buddy!

I call it a Photo Safari when ever I walk down a street with camera in tow looking for subject to shoot. Sometimes I will "steal" shots but mostly I talk with strangers and at least ask if I can take their photo.

This guy smiled, turned around and bent over for the camera. He actually did not want his photo taken but he did give me permission to keep this masterpiece. We later shook hands and laughed after he saw his photo in the LCD display. All in fun.