10 pictures from Venice, CA

While Rand was once again showing off his public speaking skills (and meting out crazy doses of charm) I decided to roam around the city a bit. The only problem? Everything in L.A. is miles from everything else, nothing is within walking distance, and I didn’t feel like driving. Los Angeles is a terribly walking city, but we were fortunately rather close to Venice Beach, which made for a semi-interesting walk.

1. Surf/Swim sign

I wanted to walk up to it and scream, "Don't tell me what to do!" But I wasn't with anyone I could embarrass.

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2. Carved Heart on the Venice Pier

And unlike the rest of the pier, mercifully free of seagull poop.

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3. Water valve cover

Actually, that's cement. Idiots.

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4. “Welcome to the Beach” sign

Give a hoot kids. Don't cover stuff in stupid stickers.

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5. Meepos & Company, Inc. facade (I suspect I am the only person who would find this funny.)

Dude, cousin Balki has totally moved up in the world.

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6. No Jumping or Diving Sign, Venice Pier

They say nothing about falling off drunkenly. LOOPHOOOOOLE!

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7. Lifeguard station, Venice Pier

I assume this was painted by the colorblind. Or possibly Italians.

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8. Ballona Lagoon Grand Canal and Wildlife Sanctuary

In Washington, we call this "a drainage ditch."

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9. Floor Sushi

I named him Nemo. Poor little guy.

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10. Statue, Venice Beach

Tee-hee.

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