Category: Traveling

Run Along the Strand

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 2.71mm, f/2.2, 1/1400 sec, ISO25
 “Torrance Beach” Torrance, 2023

I went for a long run on the Strand to close out the year on a high note, and I took my Insta360 X3 camera with me to take some footage for a video. Please watch if you have some time!

Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 2.71mm, f/2.2, 1/730 sec, ISO25
 “Pier End” Manhattan Beach, 2023

One thing that I found interesting is that even though I ran a distance of 13+ miles, it seemed much shorter since there were so many interesting things to look at. The time just flew by!

A Day at the Races

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/1200 sec, ISO32
 “Santa Anita Racetrack” Arcadia, 2023

Four of us visited Santa Anita Racetrack for the opening day of the season. It was so fun! My sons have never been to the horse races, and it has been eons since I went so it was like a new, fresh experience. It was a perfect afternoon out, with mild temperatures and beautiful mountains in the background. And everyone (except me) won a little!

Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 2.71mm, f/2.2, 1/800 sec, ISO25
 “At the Track” Arcadia, 2023
Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/5.6, 1/500 sec, ISO320
 “Santa Anita Racetrack” Arcadia, 2023
Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/640 sec, ISO32
 “Winners” Arcadia, 2023
Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/3500 sec, ISO32
 “Santa Anita Racetrack” Arcadia, 2023

Priority Seating

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 12 mini, 4.2mm, f/1.6, 1/30 sec, ISO800
 “Legroom” 2023

On our flight, we got priority seating and also sat in the row that had free drinks, alcohol included! I still don’t know how it works other than it’s one of the perks that Mariko has due to her status on American Airlines. I enjoyed the extra room and we shared a beer, which made the flight a bit nicer! One downside was that we were just behind first class, so I could see and smell the dinner that they were enjoying… it made me so hungry!