I'd been to the pier at Santa Monica before...
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... but it was much different now, at the end of February, with very few people around.
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Here's a view of the city from the end of the pier.
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I wanted to ride the ferris wheel, but there was a big sign that said "You cannot ride alone."
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A couple behind me offered to let me ride with them - and then changed that to say that I could ride free with the guy as long as he could take some photos of me.
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They were "scouting" the location for doing an ad for Lenscrafters! Of course, I said YES. So think of me if you see the ad :-)
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This is a really old merry-go-round, but still going strong.
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I found the structure to be very interesting...
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... and in particular liked this photo showing the beamed ceiling/roof.
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And yes, of course, I walked under the pier.
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I'm not sure there was a message in this -- but it seemed like art to me.
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I wanted to be sure I got some photos the included palm trees :-)
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This was a fancy motel near the pier.
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Petunias? Morning glories? I don't know...
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... but I really liked the purple and pink together.
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