June 2, 2007 Rodondo Beach, CA
A beautiful day here in Rodondo Beach California. This has become a favorite stopping point for Joan and I since our cousin Beverly and her husband Joe introduced us to it three years ago. They come down here to the beach almost every weekend during the summer from Palm Desert to escape the heat inland and also to enjoy the beach for bike riding. From Rodondo up to Marina Del Rey is 12-14 miles of level paved bicycle path with only a couple of minor inclines. The hotel of choice here is the Palos Verdes which is a little older but with a lot of character. The thing that is nice is that when it's over 100F inland it's usually around 65-70F at the beach and very pleasant and just perfect for bike riding.
This year we arrived from the 11 hour oversea flight about 1PM after a delay docking the plane at the gate because someone that had checked in luggage didn't show for the flight (that's on the plane that was at the gate we were supposed to dock at). After getting our luggage, renting a car and driving to the hotel we showered, rested awhile and then met up with Joe and Beverly for dinner. The next day (2June) Joe and I went on a 25 mile bike ride up to Marina Del Rey and back (ouch on the hind side). My other cousin Jeanne drove down from San Bernadino and the women went shopping to find a dress for Joan to wear to the wedding. Success was had there.
It was a really nice time enjoying the beach atmosphere, the bicycling, seeing cousins and talking over old times.
Just as I was taking this picture at the beach this blond got right in the middle and ruined the picture.
OK - This is better!
Street Band at Marina Del Rey
Gotta get a boat like this - you can carry your own helicopter with you.
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