On the way to Los Angeles. Grapevine is a passage through the mountain range, just a few hours north.

More Grapevine

Pyramid Lake. A large man-made waterhole.

Six Flags Great America amusement park is spotted in the distance

The door at the hotel we stayed at for 2 nights in Hollywood. The geek in the background with the laptop backpack and Ubuntu t-shirt is me.

My "I'm scared of bums"-face

Chinese theater, Hollywood

Chinese Theater, Hollywood

The Green Lantern approached Elisa. She did not understand much of what he was babbling about. Neither did I to be honest.

Some statue at the end of Hollywood Blvd.

Martin posing once we hit Sunset Blvd.

Seventh Veil strip joint. Was often attended by 80s metal bands

Even Eddie the Monster put his hand imprint at The Rockwalk

In the hands of Mötley Crue

RIP Ronnie James Dio. You will forever be remembered as the little dude with the enormous voice...and the one who brought the "metal horns" to the masses.

I love this picture of Martin. Happy as man can be. Rock on!

Yet another famous spot where many members of rocks bands got inked.

Ahh, the contrasts. The beautiful grove of trees in full bloom, right next to a strip joint.