California -- Day 3 (final day) .... crap!

Again, it's all about the grub. Started off the day great at the famous Uncle Bill's Pancake House, a local legend for 50 years. We hit this spot every time we come out. Though it's usually packed and there is a wait, we're always able to get right in as Michelle's aunt has some pull having lived in Manhattan Beach for a long time. She even has her picture on the wall in the restaurant. I had eggs with mild green chiles and cream cheese and also the obligatory pancakes. Nice.

After breakfast, we walked down to the beach and went on to the pier. Though a bit overcast, it was still a gorgeous day.





Notice the t-shirt. "It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong." -- Voltaire. Even on vacation, I'm trying to stick it to the man. But wait, I'm on vacation and spending money. Maybe, I'm the man. (sigh). At least I tried. We did not eat at any chain restaurants in LA. All the food places I linked to in the blog are long-established and locally owned. And the Manhattan Beach Old Hometown Fair raised money for local charities. It's tough to try and watch where your money goes and still have fun on vacation. But it can be done. The thing is, if you seek out the small local places, you get better food and a better experience anyway.

But, alas, our stay here was done and it was back on the road and back to the grind in Phoenix. Don't think we'll have the time or the money to get out of town for awhile. But I'm going to try and write about some local hikes and some local dining establishments over the next month or so.