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<\/a>Take me out to the ball game!<\/p><\/div>\n
On Saturday, we headed over to Dodger Stadium to watch the Dodgers take on Pam\u2019s beloved Red Sox. It was the first visit for both of us and we were impressed with the stadium\u2019s retro design and pristine facilities. From oversized bobble head figurines to bright blue d\u00e9cor, Dodger Stadium harkens back to a time when venues were named for beloved teams instead of corporations.\u00a0 And there\u2019s no shortage of great food options too (Mexican fare and delicious fries among them).<\/p>\n
After the game, we drove over to Santa Monica. I was pleasantly surprised and a little impressed that I was able to navigate us better than Waze or Google Maps.\u00a0 Even though I\u2019ve been more of an Uber\/Lyft passenger than a driver over the last five months here, I\u2019m definitely learning my way around! Santa Monica was packed with pedestrians and the odd street musician as we strolled around the Third Street Promenade.<\/p>\n
We stopped for dinner at Italian bistro Trastevere\u2014B-minus overall, Locando del Lago nearby is much better\u2014before taking in the lively scene at Santa Monica\u2019s historic pier and amusement park.\u00a0 Then it was back to my place in West Hollywood for an evening of wine, watching the Olympics and more great conversation.<\/p>\n
No matter how much time passes, you can always pick up right where you left off with true friends. So thankful that Pam is one of them.<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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