Heading out early to check out various sites and events prior to the Rose Bowl Parade and football game!
What's a trip to California without a walk on the beach! In Decmber :D
Some serious tidal and wave action during our short trip.
Official pier and surf inspector.
A great sunset during dinner our first night.
Back of house tour at one of the parade float construction sites.
The Kiwanis float is taking shape.
Even the enormous flower sculptures are coated in seeds and other organic finishes.
A plethora of organic items coat every exposed surface of each float.
Applying a variety of seeds to the elements of the Route 66 float
Yup... the tournament of roses has a lot of these on the floats!
Strolling Pasadena... you can look for us here in a few days!
Takiing in Band Fest two days before the parade.
What's a parade without a pipe and drum band!
Strolling the sea shore at Oxnard, CA a day before the Rose Bowl game.
A little bit rusty but still gets the job done :D
Taking in some scenery in the shelter of the harbour.
An unexpected visitor on the pier in Radondo Beach.
I never expected to see a decal with me on it on the pier :-D I think I'm due Royalities!
Pre-parade snacks ready to roll!
In our seats and waiting for the sun to break on the bleachers and the parade to start!
It isn't a parade without a Marine Corps band!
Plenty of marching bands brought a smile to Paula's face for the entire parade!
Remember the underconstruction shot of this fella from earlier :D
At the Rose Bowl tailgate party ... 'Bama was writing graffiti in the sky,
What's a Rose Bowl game without USU Aggies in attendance :D
At our seats and ready to enjoy the game!
Michigan Wolverines are headed to the finals after a hard fought overtime victory!
And our first trip to the Rose Bowl is in the books. Great Game and well worth the trip!
Getting close to Denver Airport and home!
