Took some time recently to explore the Observatory with
Candace Evangeline. I love how everything up there seems to have been trapped in a time warp, and hasn't changed all that much from the 1950's.
Shirt: Thrift; Scarf (used as headband): Vintage/Estate Sale; Skirt: Self-design/handmade;
Shoes: Target (old); Purse: Cheap shop in Echo Park
Three things you must do when you visit the Observatory:
1.)
Watch a show in the planetarium. Tickets are only $7 and worth every penny! The best part is that no kids under 5 are allowed after the 12:45pm show. Well, I guess that's not so good if you have kids under 5. But it's awesome if you like to remain uninterrupted by crying while you pretend you actually are flying through the cosmos.
2.)
Eat at Trails. Trails technically isn't at the Observatory. It's on a path that winds you down a short walk to the Fern Dell entrance of Griffith Park. Trails is a super cute, old-fashioned "hiker's food stand" with a huge patio filled with picnic tables. The food is something I refer to as "inventive vegetarian". As in, the menu reminds me of food you might be served in Big Sur, by a lifelong vegetarian. Last time I was there I had a lavender cookie and a basil lemonade, both delicious. But there are lunch options, too - they are famous for their insanely good avocado sandwich.
3.) Take a picture in front of the
James Dean statue. It's on the same side of the planetarium that looks out to the Hollywood sign.
xo,
Olive
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