Hollywood Sign

Griffith Observatory

Los Angeles - Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Bel-Air

March 24th 2024
Dear All Yay! California, here I am! I write at the beginning of another two-week adventure through one of my favourite countries - the US of A! This trip was actually four years in the planning, as along with South Africa last summer, this one was also delayed from four years ago due to the world having gone crazy at the time. For my first US trip after that time, I wanted to go to the closest ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

14th April 2024

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

The famous Hollywood Sign
I remember the first time I saw this sign. It is a really cool feeling. Movies shape the world more than we think about on a daily basis and give us impression of the world. Lots of glitz and glamour in this city as well as the dark underbelly that they often ignore.

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Hollywood
Thanks Merry! Yes, it was for me too a cool feeling seeing this sign. Hollywood has indeed shaped my imagination and understanding of the world, your words are very true. I imagine there is indeed a dark underbelly to it all. I think this is what the "Hotel California" song is all about.

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