Santa Monica Pier and the 16000 steps.

We walked a long way today…over 16000 steps according to my Fitbit.

It was sunny and windy so we put on sunscreen and parked up by Venice Beach carpark.

The surf and swell on the sea was wild after last nights storms. Lots of surfers were there and crashing waves. We got some great action shots of surf.

We slowly ambled along towards the pier; a long way in the distance at Santa Monica. It is a pavement and a cycle track all along the coastal stretch with limited access for cars.

All along beach dwellers were selling their artwork and jewellery. We got whiffs of wacky backy at every part along there! There were such a diverse lot of people in every way . What an experience! Finally we made it to Santa Monica Pier. Hundreds of people were there and street performers artists and the huge

Amusement arcade with big dippers and amusements. So pleased we made the effort to see this culture of LA. People were hiring electric scooters, skaters, skate boarders,cycles of every variety were racing along through the crowds.

Bans were playing, buskers were everywhere from Venice to Santa Monica

We didn’t feel scared at all as everyone was enjoying themselves and not extruding into others space.

We saw forest Gumps Baba shrimp stall.

After the long trail back we decided to go to the airport early as usual, and have our dinner at one of the restaurants.

I’m writing this at the airport now and feeling ready to sleep most of the journey if I can

Hope your first days back to work, uni,and school go well

Love and kisses xxxx