Showing posts with label Gold Line. Show all posts
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Friday, November 6, 2009

A Quick Gold Line Ride to Downtown L.A.

I had the day off, and decided to take Ryan aboard the Metro Gold Line train in Pasadena for a quick trip to Downtown L.A. There were a few places I wanted to take photos at: Union Station, the Department of Transportation Building, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. I've only been to a couple of these places, but none with Ryan. We didn't head out until 2PM, and the sun sets at 5pm these days, so I knew we weren't going to be able to hit all those places. Plus, this would be the first time going out with Ryan by myself on public transport. It turned out, the both of us had a great time...

On the train


At Union Station




A reverse fountain at Los Angeles Mall


The Olive Garden at Catheral of Our Lady of the Angels














From the streets the place doesn't look very cathedral-like: a huge concrete monolith. But once you get onto the grounds and into the buildings, you'll realize that this is very beautiful and awe-inspiring church.




View of the skyline from the Department of Water and Power Building
 
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