While I was traversing Northern Spain and getting settled in Porto, Denise was in Los Angeles, where she grew up, helping our son Finn get back on his feet. Of course, she still had time to take some pictures so I thought I’d do a bonus post — included in your subscription — that’s really just the random shots she took in and around the City of Angels. I know it’s not Europe but, as the name of the blog reminds us, we’re always recalculating the route.
Sidewalk grafitti. Unknown Artist. Finn at the beach. It’s a healing place. Denise has made a new friend in Stella, Sarah’s little doggy. She’s not quite as cute as Coco but it’s close…Finn at his desk, designing the clothes that the in crowd will be wearing soon.Finn has the promo poster for my band’s major label debut hanging in his room, which I find hilarious. Eating, of course, is a big part of a trip to L.A. Delivery pods in downtown L.A., named after our Coco, I presume.Finn’s cousin Joe and his gal Becca and their daughter Mya. It’s good to have family around. This is what digital photographs looked like in 1996. 1 GB. Not sure what happened here…Classic LA hotelMore L.A. design vibes.The mighty L.A. River as it flows through the San Fernando Valley. Taken at Tajunga near Ventura Blvd. A.F.C., L.A. edition. This is St. Charles Church, Denise’s childhood parish. Funded by Walt Disney and Bob Hope, who were also neighbors-parishioners.St. Charles detail Denise’s school when she was a young girl. This was Andy Griffith’s house in the 1970s, where Denise spent a lot of time being babysat by Andy while Dee’s mom and Andy’s wife played Bridge. Ritz crackers were served! Denise’s sister Nora treated them for a Mani-PediFinn has always been an excellent cook. He made Denise dinner at Nora and Ken’s place in Topanga. Some Keith Haring at the Broad Museum in LA. More art from the Broad. Ain’t it a fact! Denise getting reacquainted with the Pacific Ocean. Meanwhile, in Porto, Coco is always scanning the crowd, looking for Denise. Hopefully, they will be reunited soon!
Published by Steve, Denise, and Coco: Calculating Route
Welcome to our blog that we’re calling Calculating Route…, a reference to our GPS guide and the general randomness of our travels. Of course, we do have a route, at least through the end of 2023, but we’re trying to keep our options open in the search for a permanent, or semi-permanent, home here in Greater Europe. Off we go!
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The pedicure is fabulous, Dee. Nora is always kind to me, but never that kind. We’ll talk about that soon🤭😘
I’ve had Nora’s delicious meals at that very island. I didn’t know about Finn being a fine cook. Perhaps he’ll consider an L.A. to Cardiff weekend visit this Fall then!😋😚
Coco is in live you you, too, Steve. I think the real truth is that perhaps you’re BOTH scanning for her return.
Calculating Route... 
As your attorney, I advise you eschew Coco Pods.
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Sending hugs to you all including Finn!!
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The pedicure is fabulous, Dee. Nora is always kind to me, but never that kind. We’ll talk about that soon🤭😘
I’ve had Nora’s delicious meals at that very island. I didn’t know about Finn being a fine cook. Perhaps he’ll consider an L.A. to Cardiff weekend visit this Fall then!😋😚
Coco is in live you you, too, Steve. I think the real truth is that perhaps you’re BOTH scanning for her return.
Love you and like you,
Ellen
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