Los Angeles is a city of hills, which @dante.vincent and I love to explore, so much so that we will wake up at 6:30 AM to hike up one just as we did this morning. The hike to this spot in Elysian Park wasn’t long but it was take-your-breath-away tough because of the steep incline and the punishing heat. Even at that time in the morning, it wouldn’t have been wise without water and the right shoes. So glad I had both because it was well worth it once I saw this tree, the swing and the views of the city; dampened just slightly by the graffiti and tagging on that stunning tree (I’m never ever supportive of defacing natural wonders). The one thing that makes me sad about human beings is our penchant for destruction instead of appreciation, all too often. Even with that, I still felt like this was a spot I could return to over and over. Maybe it will be one of “our spots.” Who knows. Our journey of being SoCal residents has only just begun and I have so much more that I want to experience i...