October 15 and 16, 2019 - Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, California

October 15 and 16, 2019 - Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, California

 Today, decided I needed a walk.   With my crazy ankle the best support is from my ankle booties, though not the best walking shoes.   I tendered in to shore and set off for downtown Santa Barbara - such a pretty port.

 Walked about two miles, did a bit of shopping at Nordstrom, couple of t-shirts and decided to call a taxi to get back to the ship.  My feet were tuckered out, blisters beginning on top of my toes - UGH!

 I commented to the taxi driver that the buildings we were passing were quite beautiful, but he told me that they were mostly new along the beach road.  Nice that they'd made certain to keep the integrity of the architecture and the beautiful red tile roofs.

 In my taking in all of the sunshine and pretty buildings, I once again forgot to take photos, so tried to get a few from the tender as we returned to the ship.

 Notice how the water has changed color since arriving in this area - it's getting bluer or more aqua.
            
The names of the two boats on the right are "Vision" and "Truth"

This morning we are docked in Los Angeles, though we are 20 minutes by shuttle to Long Beach.  Below is the view from my balcony - very busy place.   The bridge reminds of the beautiful Golden Gate, but is green! . . . and not nearly as large.

 

The air has quite a bit of smoke, even though I understand that the LA fires are coming under control.   Began to smell that smoke yesterday in Santa Barbara.

Approximately half of the guests have departed the ship and are on their way home.  Most were on for quite a while before I embarked and took in Alaska.   Today is a busy day for the crew as lots of new guests come onto the ship.   Have chosen to make this a very lazy day, and though it is already 11:30 a.m., am still in my pj's.   Unless something startling and interesting happens, this will be the end of my post today.   Have decided to decline a dinner invitation, and will have a salad in my suite at dinner - need a gastronomic rest!! . . . and a rest from trying to be charming every moment.   I might even scowl a bit today so that I don't get out of practice!!

Will combine the next two days, as I believe we are at sea, and on our way to Cabo San Lucas.

'Til the next post . . .

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