We’re getting towards the end of what has been a fantastic holiday, and so beginning to wind down a bit. Had a bit of a shock when we woke up – grey skies! However, happily not for long.
The Huntingdon Library in Pasadena is about 40 minutes (+ traffic jams!) away. Being a Saturday it was bad, but not too bad. Look up the Huntingon if you’re interested, but it’s essentially a combination of a library (Gutenberg Bible + other stuff), a couple of art galleries and a National Trust house and garden.
The house.
And used as a film set. For those familiar with the West Wing, this is where the limousines drop off visitors to the White House. Apparently in 24 hours of filming, they have hundreds of vehicles arriving dropping off various actors in different costumes at different times of day, which covers an entire series.
Bonsai trees in the Japanese garden.
General view.
Then Huw took us for a drive through the cemetery opposite his house. Rita Hayworth and Bing Crosby amongst others.
And, of course, it’s Halloween. One of Huw’s neighbours has been hard at work for ages. They obviously do it properly here.
Then Bethan and Pat came over in the evening. And the Dodgers have just pulled back to 2-2 with the Astros – life is exciting!
