Water Show

The fountains provide a water show with moving spray. Children and some adults have been enjoying standing near the edge of the fountain during the show so that they can get wet. They're not allowed into the fountain, but nearby there is a small fountain for the children to play in.

California Summer Evening

The Fanfare Fountains adjacent to the cruise ship docks are one of the newest attractions of our area. These fountains that use 400,000 gallons of water are 250 feet long and 100 feet wide. In this picture groups of families with a lot of children are waiting for the music and water show. Check back later in the week for photos of the fountains in action.

Los Angeles Harbor

Los Angeles Harbor, one of the busiest in the world, displays a lot of beauty via containers and container ship. I like the colors and patterns displayed in the harbor.

California Sail Boats

I think that these sail boats that I viewed from the shore were part of a regatta. I like the colors of their sails.

Solar Power

The other side of this sign warns motorists about the movement of the rode. It's reassuring to see the use of solar panels to light the sign at night in a sunny location like this.

Metal Day

Here's my entry for the Community Theme Day. This beautiful metal sculpture is in front of Congregation Ner Tamid in Rancho Palos Verdes

Hollywood Bowl

One of my favorite things to do in the summer is to attend the Hollywood Bowl. It's in Hollywood, not Rancho Palos Verdes. We take a MTA bus from Torrance to the summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. The Bowl is also the summer home of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Last night we went to hear the L.A. Phil play Beethoven's Seventh Symphony and Grieg's Piano Concerto. This large amphitheater looks out on the Hollywood hills. Unlike some summer venues, there are no bad seats.
Many music lovers bring wonderful picnic suppers to eat either at a picnic table or at their seats. Devising a yummy dinner is one of the things that I enjoy, too. Last night we had a Greek salad with local tomatoes and cucumbers, a corn salad with local corn, local strawberries, local and organic honeydew, bread, chicken, and brownies at intermission.