Pasadena 1/2 - 1/5/07 (and then Saturday 1/6)

I was back on the road in California on Tuesday 1/2 - a day of traveling for Josh (who is now safely in Gurgoan, India) and Tim Carlberg (who is back safely in London, England).

My direct flight was cancelled at 6am... and I was re-directed thru Portland and finally ended up in California at 2pm. Yes, I still love the airport.

I took these as I got into my car (parked on the top of the parking garage at my office in Pasadena) - what a beautiful evening!

I booked a hotel closer to Pasadena this time... in downtown LA. It is really fun to have an adventure everytime I go somewhere!

The drivers I've found in California go REALLY FAST. Not just Sarah fast, because people continue to pass me, even when I'm going Sarah Speed.

Here is some video on my way into LA for the first time:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3692179581333685475

Once I got in.. I found the Downtown LA Sheraton and a amazing view from the 14th floor.

To give you a better idea, I took some video. Please note that it was beautiful... he he he http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8333972256149000137

On Wednesday, I headed into Old Pasadena, which I had heard was pretty neat.. and it was! I found my new favorite restaurant/jazz & blues lounge called Red White & Bluezz

I made some new friends... one is part owner of the fine establishment (Brian) and the other is his best friend (Allison).

There are a few subnotes that have to be included. Allison actually attended Jamey Foxx's birthday party (!) and Brian was going to meet Will Smith on Saturday 1/6 - wow!

What I loved about this place was the amazing food and the people. They are both original... and I've found that's hard to find. There is also live blues & jazz on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights.. so I made a promise to come back the next night for the Knot Brothers.

I headed back to LA about 8pm... and I had to take video of my drive on the 110 heading south into LA. It's the curviest highway I've ever been on, and even then, people were passing me with a vengance.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7516411421117886895

On Thursday I actually took a lunch from work, and went to sit outside on Lake Avenue... I got to sit outside for lunch!!

Not that it's that warm (about 65 degrees)... but it's sunny and I had to take advantage.



After work, I was headed back to my Red White and Bluezz for blues and jazz night... and some more good food.