Our friend BJ asked if we would be interested in doing cultural things once in a while down in LA. Well definitely BJ, what do you have in mind? She said she had a request for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and she would arrange it. Count us in. BJ went to work and managed to find a day that worked for fourteen different schedules. Wow, talk about having to herd cats. Turns out BJ arranged a guided tour. It was pretty special. We started in the Reagan's private quarters (no they didn't really live there, it was more like offices), then went to the regular museum. I tried to include a bunch of photos to give a feel for the place. Sorry about the quality.
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| The Reagans are buried here. I didn't know that. |
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| I had no idea that our President drew. |
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| Six former First Ladies at the opening of the museum. |
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| I really like this portrait of Nancy. |
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| Yes, this screen from China was my favorite. |
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| Part of the Berlin Wall. |
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| If you look closely you can see BJ and Bob. |
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| Half of our group. The other half is with a different tour guide. |
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| Gina rides with the President. |
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| Now it is Libby's turn. |
The Reagan Library special exhibit was Egypt's Lost Cities. I found this to be fascinating, how the cities were under the ocean, what they did to recover the pieces, and especially the smoothness of the finish of some of the rock statues. Yes, I know that last bit doesn't seem to fit with the other two, but really it was very interesting.
Thank you so very much, Susan.
ReplyDeleteThe tour of the Reagan library, with its history, airplanes and all is fantastic. Nice job of documenting. I also really like the bird panels - jade and other gorgeous stones.
I really appreciate it your photos.
The Egypt exhibit is equally fascinating.
Thank you for sharing all the details.
Yes. Very interesting. It's good to something like that and take a break from birding now and then. Not that I've done that in the last 5 years.
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