Mountain Top Labryinth

Up and out early (for us) this morning to hike the trails around Tuna Canyon road above Malibu. The prize at the top of one of the trails is a very nice Labyrinth made out of rocks. Many personal trinkets and natural objects, such as sea shells, have been left in the center as well as along the path.

While we expected the labyrinth, I didn't expect to be so touched by some of the items left behind: Talismans, bracelets, painted rocks and even calling cards. I had myself a good looking over and couldn't find a thing to contribute. I wasn't ready to leave a sock or sandal :)

What we also didn't expect was what we found on our way down Tuna Canyon Road. Its a favorite spot among longboarders (skateboarders who rider special long skateboards). Check out this video, or others you can find about Tuna Canyon Road:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv9lg1g6VW4

After a most-satisfying lunch at an Indian restaurant in Pacific Pallasades, we decided to check out the Will Rogers State Historical Park. According to Wikipedia:

William Penn Adair "Will" Rogers (November 4, 1879 – August 15, 1935) was an American cowboy, vaudeville performer, humorist, newspaper columnist, social commentator, and stage and motion picture actor. He became one of the most famous American media stars during the 1920s and 1930s.

Known as "Oklahoma's Favorite Son",^[1] Rogers was born to a prominent Cherokee Nation family in Indian Territory (now part of Oklahoma). He traveled around the world three times, made 71 movies (50 silent films and 21 "talkies"),^[2] wrote more than 4,000 nationally syndicated newspaper columns,^[3] and became a world-famous figure. By the mid-1930s, the American people adored Rogers. He was the leading political wit of his time, and was the top-paid Hollywood movie star. Rogers died in 1935 with aviator Wiley Post, when their small airplane crashed in northern Alaska.^[4]

Rogers's vaudeville rope act led to success in the Ziegfeld Follies, which in turn led to the first of his many movie contracts. His 1920s syndicated newspaper column and his radio appearances increased his visibility and popularity. Rogers crusaded for aviation expansion, and provided Americans with first-hand accounts of his world travels. His earthy anecdotes and folksy style allowed him to poke fun at gangsters, prohibition, politicians, government programs, and a host of other controversial topics in a way that was appreciated by a national audience, with no one offended. His aphorisms, couched in humorous terms, were widely quoted: "I am not a member of an organized political party. I am a Democrat." Another widely quoted Will Rogers comment was "I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts."

http://www.cmgww.com/historic/rogers/  (The official Site of Will Rogers)

In 1944 his wife contributed their 160-acre ranch to the State of California. We took the most popular 1.5 mile hike to "Inspiration Point", which provides a great overlook of L.A.

Tomorrow is our last full day before we say good bye to our great hosts Fran and Brian Hartshorn and board our flight to Hawaii. We're going to double-check our bags and then take in a nearby botanical garden. Take care all!

Ron and Mari