While in Rancho Palos Verdes I was visited by two beautiful princesses (and, accomplished artists as is obvious from the art work on the wall behind them), pictured below.

Princess Joya, Princess Riley

Here is the view from our seats. Good sight lines and great acoustics.

Organ pipes in background

My primary motivation for this trip was the opportunity to see a performance at Disney Hall (picture below). So, Thursday night Brian, Sarah, and I are going to hear Gustavo Dudamel lead the LA Philharmonic in a performance of Mozart's Requiem (brief notes of the piece and a decent YouTube video of the piece.)

Included in the performance is The Miserere by Arvo Pärt. For those of you not familiar with his work, I encourage you to listen to the YouTube presentation and read his brief bio. I am really excited about this and about having Brian and Sarah accompany me.  Who knows - maybe there's a reality tv opportunity here!

Disney Hall

Monday, May 16 - Preparing for trip to LA.

I just confirmed my reservation and printed out my boarding pass.  Excited about flying on JetBlue's newest aircraft (see below);