A Day at the Beach

One of the nicest things about living in Rancho Palos Verdes, and southern California in general, is the proximity to the beach.
We've been having some wonderful beach days. My daughter spent hours enjoying boogie-board riding with her son, her brother, and her daughter before wrapping herself in my towel and relaxing on the sand. Forty years ago I walked on the beach for hours trying to hasten her birth. It didn't make any difference, though.
Happy 40th Birthday, Rachel.

Welcome!

At the entrance of Los Angeles Harbor, this water tank welcomes seamen from all over the world to this thriving and extensive commercial port.

Functional Art

This piece of art is not far from the bike shop sign pictured yesterday.

Reasonable Prices

It's nice to see that there are still some reasonable prices around. This sign is attached to a bicycle rental shop along the Strand. Last week my daughter and I rode our bicycles from south Torrance north of Manhattan Beach along the beach bike path- about 13 miles round trip. It was a wonderful California day with warm sunshine, blue skies, and a light breeze.

Point Vincente Interpretative Center

This restored whaling boat is visible from the outside of the Point Vincente Interpretative Center here in RPV. The center hosts volunteers who count whales swimming both north and south in season. Inside there are historical exhibits from the surrounding areas.

Marymount College

This is the newly-painted sign for Marymount College which is within walking distance of my home. It was established by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic order. It's continued in their culture and tradition for over 75 years. Now it's a two-year college that welcomes all nationalities and faiths and provide an environment for students to continue their own religious heritage while learning about the Catholic religion.

Children Enjoying the Fanfare Fountain

These boys were thoroughly enjoying getting soaked during the water show that is put on by the Port of Los Angeles. I love the emotion that they're showing.