Travel
June 3, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 34 °C
Our flights from Milwaukee to Las Vegas and Vegas to LA went well. I was able to take a couple shots on our flight out of Vegas. LAX was a tad crazy, but we managed. After picking up the car, we madeRead more
Santa Monica Pier
June 3, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Santa Monica Pier is the unofficial start/end of Route 66.
Ocean Front Walk
June 3, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
We explored a few sites along the Pacific Coast Highway near the Pier.
Official Route 66 End/Start
June 3, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
We then traveled to our hotel starting from the "official" western terminus of the route, Lincoln Boulevard and Olympic. Sadly, no signage exists marking the significance of this spot.
Pasadena View
June 4, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
View from our hotel in Pasadena.
Hollywood Sign
June 4, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Grauman's Chinese Theater
June 4, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Found the footprints of a few celebrities.
Hollywood Walk of Fame
June 4, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Walked among the "Stars".
Stefanie Powers
June 4, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Famous '70s actress I was named after.
Le Brea Tar Pits
June 4, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Ice Age come to life. At the observation area we saw skeletal remains of animals from millions of years ago. The tar pits are still active and bubbled up several times during our visit. We even got toRead more
Warner Brothers Backlot Studio Tour
June 4, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
We toured the backlot areas where they film jungle and forest scenes.
Warner Brothers Backlot Studio Tour
June 4, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
We saw the "small town set" used in shows and movies, like "Gilmore Girls", "Pretty Little Liars", and "Music Man".
Warner Brothers Backlot Studio Tour
June 4, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Then we toured the "city" sets. Films like "Annie (1982)" and TV shows like "ER" were filmed here.
Warner Brothers Backlot Studio Tour
June 4, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
You can't make a movie without costumes and props. Here's a display of items from "Batman vs. Superman"...
Warner Brothers Backlot Tour
June 4, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
..."The Suicide Squad"...
Warner Brothers Backlot Studio Tour
June 4, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
...and the "Harry Potter" series.
Warner Brothers Backlot Studio Tour
June 4, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
The Sorting Hat. Failed to get a decent picture, but did get sorted into Griffindor. :-)
Warner Brothers Backlot Studio Tour
June 4, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Continuing on the tour, we got to see the Warner Brothers sound stages, including sound stage 16, one of the tallest in the world.
Warner Brothers Backlot Studio Tour
June 4, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Went through the carpenter shop, where many of the sets and props are built.
Warner Brothers Backlot Studio Tour
June 4, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Stopped to see a display of vehicles from the Batman movies.
Warner Brothers Backlot Studio Tour
June 4, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Finished up with a walkthrough of "From Script to Screen", an exhibit detailing the process of making a movie from start to finish.
Warner Brothers Backlot Studio Tour
June 4, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
A few more highlights from the tour.
Warner Brothers Backlot Studio Tour
June 4, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
A few more highlights.
Warner Brothers Backlot Studio Tour
June 4, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Final shots of the Warner Brothers tour area.
Griffith Park Observatory
June 4, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
We then finished off the day with a visit to Griffith Park Observatory.



































































































