So after packing up all our stuff we drove the 2 hours to LA. I mostly wanted to go there since there was a museum I really wanted to visit. And since Mike loves me to pieces he agreed to take me to the museum. So as we drove we jammed out to 2pac's "California Love"
Such a great LA song and Yup-Mikes' wearing his tourist hat. That hat has been between Boston and LA. That has to be a line in a song somewhere. 
I'm not sure if anyone heard of this museum but in my tourist book it is called "The Museum of Tolerance" When we arrived our car was searched and we all had to walk thru a metal detector. A little bizarre but this museum holds in the lower levels some history of the Holocaust. I have always been interested in this piece of history. I think this is the only history I care to remember. There was no cameras allowed into the museum so I'll try to describe it the best I can. The entire tour of the entire museum takes about 4 hours. It would of been nice to see the entire thing but honestly with 3 kids under the age of 7.... I was sure dreaming.
But I seen what I wanted to see. The Holocaust exhibit. It took about 1 1/2 hours to see the entire exhibit. While on our tour we each got a card with a person's name and photo who was involved in the Holocaust. As we went about the tour we learned a little more about our person and their life during this period. Out of the 5 of us only Hailey's character had lived. His name is Peter Berlowitz.
It was really depressing to know that 1.5 million children were killed and only a few survived. But at least we got to see the story of one lucky strong survivor. Mason was upset that he died at the end. But there was one point in our tour that we had to walk thru iron gates into a concentration camp and walk in either 2 tunnels that led you into your fate. 1 tunnel was marked "Able-Bodies" for those who will work until it was their time. The other tunnel was marked "Women and Children" and that was lead to a gas chamber. Mike and I started to tear up when we had to part into the separate tunnels. Man, I'm getting teary eye just talking about it. Mike won't let go of Mason's hand so he took Mason with him into the Able-Bodies tunnel. It was really sad. I don't know why we paid to cry. Anyways I got to hear from a survivor later in the afternoon. Mike was kind enough to care for Lily so I can hear this amazing woman's story. Wow is all I can say. If you're ever in the area this museum is a must.
Then on a lighter note we drove around LA and seen some great sites. The traffic in LA is way more crowded than San Diego so a lot of photos are in passing while in the car.
I'm not sure if anyone heard of this museum but in my tourist book it is called "The Museum of Tolerance" When we arrived our car was searched and we all had to walk thru a metal detector. A little bizarre but this museum holds in the lower levels some history of the Holocaust. I have always been interested in this piece of history. I think this is the only history I care to remember. There was no cameras allowed into the museum so I'll try to describe it the best I can. The entire tour of the entire museum takes about 4 hours. It would of been nice to see the entire thing but honestly with 3 kids under the age of 7.... I was sure dreaming.
But I seen what I wanted to see. The Holocaust exhibit. It took about 1 1/2 hours to see the entire exhibit. While on our tour we each got a card with a person's name and photo who was involved in the Holocaust. As we went about the tour we learned a little more about our person and their life during this period. Out of the 5 of us only Hailey's character had lived. His name is Peter Berlowitz.
It was really depressing to know that 1.5 million children were killed and only a few survived. But at least we got to see the story of one lucky strong survivor. Mason was upset that he died at the end. But there was one point in our tour that we had to walk thru iron gates into a concentration camp and walk in either 2 tunnels that led you into your fate. 1 tunnel was marked "Able-Bodies" for those who will work until it was their time. The other tunnel was marked "Women and Children" and that was lead to a gas chamber. Mike and I started to tear up when we had to part into the separate tunnels. Man, I'm getting teary eye just talking about it. Mike won't let go of Mason's hand so he took Mason with him into the Able-Bodies tunnel. It was really sad. I don't know why we paid to cry. Anyways I got to hear from a survivor later in the afternoon. Mike was kind enough to care for Lily so I can hear this amazing woman's story. Wow is all I can say. If you're ever in the area this museum is a must.Then on a lighter note we drove around LA and seen some great sites. The traffic in LA is way more crowded than San Diego so a lot of photos are in passing while in the car.
Creepy looking LA tree!
Do you see what these benches say? Bus bench for humans only. Wow I never thought to see that here. But we did see a few things while there i.e. the walk of fame, a $1.5 million 2 bedroom apt. but due to traffic our time was cut short so we can do 2 things on our list. We seen the famous Hollywood sign. 
And we each got a picture with it in the background. There's a hike that's available to get closer to the sign but like I said due to the time crunch we just stood on the street. 
Mason asked why we stopped there. And I explained that Hollywood is the city where movies are made. He was just in awe. He loves Hollywood now. But we wanted to hit one more beach before we started our drive home. Plus we were trying to wait it out until the evening to drive so the kids could sleep. Clever us!!
We went to Santa Monica Beach.
It was absolutely beautiful here. There was an actual board walk on the sand. Sorry I forgot to take a picture. We were wanting to jump into the water.
These waves were big and strong. They knocked me down a few times. But the boys just loved it. Meanwhile the girls and I just chillaxed on the beach
But we soon had to leave. But not after taking a look at the Man or Mouse area. (that's what Mike called it) since this beach is called Muscle Beach.
There was a special area with weights, climbing ropes, pull up bars, etc.
But these men had nothing on Hailey. She said she has muscles cuz she eats all her vegetables and fruits. Smart little girl.
If we lived in California we would be such beach bums. But can you blame us?
We sure are going to miss the CA especially the beach.
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