Erin the Cali chick talks about...

The last time I ventured up to the Griffith Observatory was back in 2002. It actually was the day it shut down for good. My boyfriend at the time wanted to take me there for a day trip but as we got to the top, it was closed. It was quite the disappointment.

Since then I have been waiting for the opening. After it finally opened I knew reservations would fill up fast. And they did. Each time I tried to go, the day was full. After a while I became busier with things and somewhat put it on the backburner.

Well until now…

 I moved into my new place at Park La Brea on Sat. Oct. 6th. (it was a good move) So this past weekend I decided I wanted to venture around Hollywood and get to know my new living area. I made reservations for 2pm on Sat. to go to the observatory.

 ***Side Story*** (Read past if you don’t care)

Ok…CRAZY!! I NEVER call radio shows. Especially ones that are extraordinarily popular, like 102.7 KIIS FM… Well As I was driving with my boyfriend up to the observatory, KIIS mentioned Universal tickets. So I simply called to ask when they were doing the contest. (not intending to participate) The first time I call, I get hung up on. This annoyed me, so I called back. Busy. UGH. Called again. Busy. UGH!! Called a 3rd time… Ring…Ring…Ring… “Hello, who is this??” So I answered, “It’s Erin and I was wondering when you are giving out tickets to Universal again.” And all of the sudden… “Well Erin, you’re caller 102 – you have just won the tickets!!” UMMMM…WOW!! I didn’t even try and I won. Who does that????????? Oh well. It rocked and I am AMPED to go at the end of October. (P.S. I’m going to Six Flags Fright Fest this weekend – join me!!  It will be a GREAT day of screaming and running.)

***Side Story Done***

So we head over to the parking lot, get on the shuttle and go up to the observatory. Let me tell you, even with the overcast weather, the view was breathtaking!! Now I know why Rick Dickert LOVES his job so much. To see that everyday much be AMAZING.

We walked around the observatory and checked out all the GREAT exhibits. We watched the show in the theatre, which I HIGHLY recommend. We checked out all the new areas recently renevated and VERY well done.  But mostly we just looked out over LA. Stunning. It made me feel so small. I loved every minute. The best part had to be when the sun was going down and the overcast skies opened up enough to see the silver shinning Pacific Ocean twinkle before twilight.

It was a GREAT day. :)  Worth the wait.