Our third stop was the charming city of San Diego. A beautiful, large, yet quiet city with its own stunning beach. Upon arriving at the beach, I was mesmerized by the Pacific Ocean: snow-white sand, crystal-clear water, beautiful wave patterns, and the slightly stinging sea foam. Incredible beauty! I am a bit of a creative person myself; I draw and write poetry, but I hadn't had inspiration for a long time, and honestly, I didn't even have the time to create anything. But this ocean, alive and breathing, yet so calm, simply radiated inspiration to me. I wanted to write, create, and live as easily as the ocean breeze. It was fun riding the waves, eating fresh fruit on the shore, and sunbathing under the warm rays of the sun. After 3 months of working surrounded by mountains, I was craving to see the ocean and the beach.
The second day turned out a bit gloomy due to the weather, but we didn't waste any time. We decided to walk around the city, buy some souvenirs to take home, and visit famous spots. When there was nothing left to do, and after checking the weather forecast and realizing the sun wouldn't come out for another week, we decided to head back to Los Angeles. With a car, a two-hour drive seemed like nothing to us. Especially since we had unfinished business in Los Angeles, like visiting the Hollywood sign and swimming at Santa Monica beach.
Santa Monica is a heavenly oasis in a huge metropolis. The palm trees, the beach itself, the restaurants, and the small park by the shore made it incredibly attractive. Of course, the ocean here wasn't as clean as in San Diego, but there was more entertainment around. I fell in love with the ocean all over again; it drew my attention like a magnet, and against its backdrop, a beautiful sunset appeared, shimmering in all shades of red. This idyll and peace of mind spread through every cell of my body until the next day.
The last day in LA, and in California in general. How can one spend this day? Of course, by visiting the city's symbol - the mountain with the Hollywood sign. Even if it's just a regular mountain with a sign, you still feel some kind of power or energy. The whole world has made a cult out of this mountain, so being there in person makes you feel different. "This is that very mountain I've seen in various movies, and I'm standing right in front of it, looking at these letters, and I can't believe I'm actually here."
