A Fun Weekend at Home

I haven't mused much recently.  The spirit hasn't moved me to do so.  I admit I have been down in the dumps with my broken arm, even though I realize my accident could have been much worse.  Anyway, I am feeling upbeat right now so I will muse about this  past weekend.  In today's parlance, it is a "stay cation", which translates (I think) to a quasi vacation at home.

Friday night Gerry and I attended a concert at the Greek Theater, our favorite concert venue, and our first concert of this season.   The amazing show featured singer song-write John Prine,  along with Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires.  Quite the night of music and melody.

Still strumming the guitar.

When we returned home and it was time for bed, John Prine tunes still strummed in my head.  It's the typical after-effect I have post concert.  Yet my alarm was set for 6:15 am so Gerry and I could arrive at the Crystal Springs area of Griffith Park well caffeinated at 7:30 am to set up for the FoGP sponsored Anza Event. 
The Anza Celebration, Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm was successful.  A good turn out for a first time event!  It featured performers dressed in colonial costumes, with live music, dancing and the reenactment of the arrival of the Anza brigade upon horseback.

President, Gerry Hans, gives his warm welcome.

Michael, a native Tongva, serenades the audience as he plays his flute.

Minutes later, the"expedition" arrives on horseback!

Festive costumes; happy to relive history of 240 years ago

Dancing and music followed.

All in all, it was a glorious day.  Next year will be even better, I am sure.

This morning, Sunday,  I hiked approx 7 miles with my dear friend Kiki.  We always engage in stimulating conversations as we walk and talk.

Kiki, at a recently installed trail marker sign, thanks to the efforts of Gerry and many others.