Tuesday 23 October 2007

Backside of Hollywood and a concrete river for a concrete city....

Sunday headed off for a hike up to the Holywood sign - was great to be out and clear my head. Great views across LA from the top. I really love the opportunity to be outside in the countryside - I really seem to find some peace and tranquility. Breakfast in an Englis Tea shop style diner in Hollwoodland.





Back home to avoid the mid-day heat. Then in the afternoon walked down the Hollywood River. Very unnerving at first - this immense swathe of concrete - felt as though you could be mugged at every turn. But soon saw a number of other walkers. The 'river' bottom has grown into a wild nature sanctury as trees and shrubs have grown up and now attract homes for a variety of bird life. At the end of the day its one ugly eyesore!





1 comment:

Unknown said...

It always amazes me how nature prevails. Hollywood river, essentially a big concrete drain - yet silt and rocks are being laid down, trapping nutrients which feed the shrubs, then trees that are slowly colonising the space.

I can't imagine them filming the Greece drag race in there now.