Friday, January 27, 2023

Lunch With an Old Friend


Yesterday I met up with a woman I used to dance with when we were younger.  We went into "Hello Hollywood, Hello!" at the same time.  After that we did three separate companies of "Sugar Babies" together: one at Harrah's in Atlantic City, one at Harrah's in Lake Tahoe, and a third in Las Vegas, at The Desert Inn.

I suggested we have lunch at El Torito in Marina del Rey.  I had been kayaking there that morning, and knew it was close to LAX, where they had landed.  After taking a shuttle bus and an Uber to El Torito in Fisherman's Village, they arrived before I did.  This is a convenient restaurant for layovers, away from the hustle and bustle of the airport and traffic.

The weather was gorgeous!  The water was so still for kayaking, and there were very few people at the beach this time of year.  What a change we've had  in the weather since all of that rain and flooding we experienced earlier in January.  I checked to make sure the riptide warning had passed, and that the wind was calm.   This lifestyle is why I live in California, in spite of the challenges.  

The chips, salsa, burritos and mud pie were delicious!  It was heartwarming to catch up with Mandy and her husband, Bob.  I always enjoy talking with them.  

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12 comments:

  1. That must have been so nice to catch up with old friends. Sounds like you got to enjoy some kayaking, as well. :)

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  2. It really was, Bless. Thanks. It's a beautiful place to kayak. The weather was ideal.

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  3. It is so lovely catching up with old friends, isn't it? As you say - heartwarming. xx

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    1. Yes, Joy. The energy in my heart was flowing after a long and delicious lunch together.

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  4. It is always wonderful to catch-up with old friends. You had a beautiful venue to chat and enjoy each other's company

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    1. We really did, Christina. I love that area. It's so laid back and relaxed, yet close to the airport.

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  5. What a view! It is so nice to have our beaches to ourselves in the winter months-very few tourists. It is always fun to spend time with old friends. And eat chips and salsa.

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  6. They make the best salsa there, Anita. It's so spicy and flavorful. The beaches are fabulous this time of year...

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    1. Yes, it is, Nil. Our group of dancers from MGM still meet and reunions and in small groups. We are like a tribe...

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  8. You all look like you are enjoying catching up with each other in a pretty location and in a sunny moment. I live along the ocean north of you.

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    1. Thanks, Terra. It was so much fun. How lovely to live near the ocean.

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