28 December 2014:
We went for a walk in what was once known as Hollywoodland, a neighborhood started in the 1920's by movie moguls and newspaper publishers as an enclave for the rich and famous. It is located directly below the famous Hollywood sign. We followed a hike described in the book "Secret Stairs: A walking guide to the historic staircases of Los Angeles", by Charles Fleming. Top photo shows a descent of the third of six staircases traversed in the walk. The second picture (by Rika) shows an up and coming Hollywood starlet (aka Lisa) drinking her iced tea in the local cafe, and the bottom picture shows the starlet as she gazes at the Los Angeles skyline from the Hollywoodland heights.
Canon 5D