Exploring Nearby Places

June 14th, 2019

Location: Los Angeles Area

Happy Fearless Friday!  

For this Blog post, I decided to do something a little different.  I was having one of those days or should I say couple of days where I felt like taking a drive to clear my mind.  Over the last year or so, I fell God has been pushing me to reach my highest potential with certain occurrences and blessings.  I have been forced out of my comfort zone and I know it’s time that I take the first steps necessary to achieve certain goals I have.  Even though I’ve come to these realizations, it doesn’t mean I’m in the clear and I don’t struggle with my thoughts from time to time.  The things I do during these times are normally take hikes/walks and/or drives alone.  I think it’s necessary from everyone to have their escapes from everyday life.  

My first stop: THE FRIENDSHIP BELL in San Pedro

While I was driving past, something compelled me to stop and have a look.  On my way to see something totally different, I come across this huge structure obviously not from here.  I had never seen or heard anything about it.

History - This land mark overlooks the Pacific Ocean and was given to the US as a gift from the Republic of Korea in 1976.  It was given to further the friendship and trust between the two nations.  

If you’re from LA, have you ever seen or heard about this?  Please leave a comment.  I’m very curious to know.

My second stop: THE SUNKEN CITY in San Pedro

History - A landslide in 1929 caused several beach homes to sink into the Pacific Ocean.  In all, about 40,000 square feet of land was lost.  Some of the debris ended up on the shore which is now called “Sunken City”.  Over the years, visitors have left their mark tagging and painting the concrete and trees.  It gives you a bit of an Erie feeling to see ruins while standing there in front of the beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean.  

For me, it was a great place to sit and reflect.  I have to worn you that this site is gated off and it’s consider trespassing for your safety so if you do visit, be very careful.  Contact me if you would like to know how to get it in. 😉

I think everyone should be open and receptive to learning about or exploring something new regularly.  I’m sure there are plenty of interesting finds like this across the country.  Why not go out and take a drive?

*Plays “Ride” by Groove Theory*

Signed,

Shygirl