I think my countdown is probably off, but yeah I'm in Pasadena!
I got here two days ago, driving west across the desert, listening to Vampire Weekend and playing with the cruise control. It really isnt that long of a drive, only 6ish hours. However, the last 2 hours are the suburbs of LA and the windmill tunnel outside of Indio. Molly's 98 Saturn was not so happy with the wind, but I got here fine. I think I white-knuckled the steering wheel for the last 100 miles or so and have been very happy not to drive for a few days.
The weather has been absolute perfection.. a little misty in the AM and burning off by about noon. I've been staying on an air mattress in Molly's new temporary living situation.. with her boyfriend John.. in a beautiful old neighborhood in South Pasadena. The streets are lined with tall, old trees that are currently all blooming a pretty purple color. I can understand why so many people live in LA, its simply perfect.
The day I arrived, Tuesday, we had a nice adventure. After unpacking slightly, we got lunch at a yummy vegan resturaunt close by and I had some coconut water.. heavens it's good.. then dropped Mollys stuff at storage and returned Molly and John's van, all while fighting with LA traffic. Molly and John drove her stuff in their rented van from San Francisco down the Pacific Coast Highway and we had to get the van back really quickly to avoid extra charges. So on the way back from the rental company we got off and drove through downtown LA.. which was totally new for me. I've seen the skyline before, but this was the first time I'd been in the middle!
Okay.. more later.. it's time for delish smoothie love :)
ps. i love the food here. i don't have to suffer through crappy vegetarian options :) :) :)
