MARGOT, EDDY, AND THE SEA...( I I I )

They hadn't seen each other in years, and the long ride from the Airport to Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood, gave them a chance to catch up a bit on lost time.- Jose said that Marita was cooking Eddy's favorite dish: "Paella," and that both of them were very happy to have the opportunity to see him. You never been to L.A. before, have you? asked Jose. "No, this is my first time. I heard a lot about this city, though." Well, we'll try to show you some of the more interesting places. Three days is not much time, but we'll do our best. This city is huge, and the distances incredible. Some people have to drive sixty miles, one way, to work every day. But tonight, we'll eat, have some cold beer and stay home talking. We want to know what you've been up to, Eddy. Sounds good, Jose. Can't wait to taste Marita's Paella again.- By that time, Jose was parking in his designated spot, and as they walked toward the door, it opened and Marita came running to hug and kiss Eddy on the cheek in welcome,
talking non-stop.
Dinner was even better then expected, and they stayed up late talking and enjoying each other's company.

Next day, Jose didn't have any classes, so it was decided to give Eddy a general tour of L.A., starting with the Griffith Observatory, on a big hill near by; hill that is also home to the famous sign: "HOLLYWOOD".
Jose pointed out that a scene of the James Dean film "Rebel Without a Cause" had been filmed there. From the Observatory, they took Eddy to the Chinese Theater on Hollywood Boulevard and showed him all the foot prints in cement left there by Movie Stars; and the "Walk of Fame" on the sidewalk.
Santa Monica Beach and Wharf was next, and then next door to adjacent Venice - all kinds of entertainers performing in the street.
Going the opposite direction, Jose drove to Malibu, where dozens of Movie Star's mansions are located on the beach or on a hill across the highway, with a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. It was quite a tour and Eddy loved it! Back in L.A. they stopped at a Bar called "El Cholo" on Vermont Ave.(or Blvd.) well known for their Margarita Pitchers and sampled two of them. Marita, who drank very little, insisted on driving on the way home. Jose started to object, but she countered: "No sense in risking a DUI and spending the night in jail, Jose". That was enough for him to agree.