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Santa Monica Rodeo Drive

February 8, 2017 by David Herd

A personal photo collection, not a travel blog.

Santa Monica Pier

Santa Monica Rodeo Drive

Santa Monica Rodeo Drive Los Angeles were regular stop off points for me between 1998 & 2005 on my way to Rio di Janeiro. My inspiration to pull out these old (poor quality early digital) photos came from watching Billy Bob Thornton in the series Goliath, which of course was shot in Santa Monica.

My great friend Denise McKay

Denise was the main reason to stop in L.A., we met when she was living on the Gold Coast & continued our friendship for a number of years after she moved back to the U.S.A.

Venice Beach

Sadly this mural is not there anymore however the photo remains a favourite of mine.

Denise dressed to blend in with the wall. 🙂

She is one of those ladies who always looks terrific,

Lunch at Fisherman’s wharf Marina Del Ray

We had the restaurant to ourselves. 🙂

At least it will wash of in a week or so.

The only tattoos I like are the ones that wash off. 🙂

Rodeo Drive

I can’t remember where I parked my car.

Oh! here is is. 🙂

Yellow matches my Mercedes Sports at home. 🙂

Wiltshire Boulevard

Classy neighborhood & classy lady. 🙂

Back to Santa Monica

Outside the New York Deli which was one of my favourite places to eat, sadly I believe it closed in 2010.

Santa Monica Rodeo Drive Los Angeles featuring the Central Garden at the Getty Center

There were more than 500 varieties of plants used in the landscaping of the Central Garden.

Patrezia from Salerno

We hooked up with this crazy Italian lady from Salerno, she was a lot ot fun. 🙂

Denise & Petrezia

We had a bit to talk about as it was only a year ago when I was in Salerno.

Santa Monica Rodeo Drive

Had a great time with Denise in Santa Monica now it was time to head to Rio di Janeiro for Carnival. Thanks for visiting my Santa Monica Rodeo Drive photo blog.

Pattaya Hilton

This is the view from Horizons the amazing rooftop bar. A great five star hotel located opposite the beach & above the Central Festival shopping mall. Just book through THIS LINK for an excellent room rate.