365/Day 80

L.A.’s Official Flower ~~

The other day I posted about the Coral Tree, the official tree of Los Angeles.Today I am posting about L.A.’s official flower, the Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia Reginae). Like the Coral Tree, the Bird of Paradise is a South African native. It grows 3 to 5 feet in height and blooms intermittently through the year, creating a colorful focal point in the city’s gardens.

 

365/Day 74

A Heat Wave and A Marathon

Los Angeles held its 30th Annual Marathon today, with the participation of some 26,000 runners. But LA also had a heat wave this weekend which made the marathon very hard for the runners. We saw lots of people having a great time but many suffered with cramps and heat exhaustion. Aside from that, it was a great event and I enjoyed cheering for runners as they passed by my neighborhood.