Back on 16 Sept Carol and I were spending our last day in LA with Sonya and her family. Sonya didn't have to start work until later in the day and our plane didn't leave until midnight so we had time for a little excursion. Sonya took us up to the Griffith Observatory which is situated on Mt Hollywood.
to build the observatory which opened in1935.
There were great 360° views. It was also a very hot day.
The Observatory is situated in more than 3,000 acres of parkland donated by Griffith. He also donated the fundsto build the observatory which opened in1935.
My two beautiful daughters (I'm biased)
pose in front of the Hollywood sign.
pose in front of the Hollywood sign.
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| The Astronomers Monument |
Sonya and the boys at the foot of the monument.
Time for one more cuddle before we leave for Australia. Little did I know that I would be back there soon. I leave again next week to help out while Bernie is away filming in New Orleans and Sonya is working on a production at UCLA.




