Tourists gathering at the Library of Celsus, built in 125 AD. In the ruins of Ephesus, Turkey, a World Heritage site. At one time, the library held 12,000 scrolls.

We do get snow in southern California, but only above 4,000 feet elevation: Street in front of my house in Cathedral City in December; view of Mt San Jacinto, 10,834 ft at its peak. Valley floor is 328'.

carol, I believe that is a gum wall where visitors leave their chewed gum. https://www.pikeplacemarket.org/vendor/the-gum-wall/#:~:text=The%20Gum%20Wall%20started%20in,to%20expand%20down%20Post%20Alley.

Flying to LAX - my first time visiting CA Makes me think of that song by Arlo Guthrie 😄 "..Don't touch my bags if you please, Mr. Customs Man..." Seriously, tho - no contraband was transported. And speaking of songs, roxsol's post reminded me of ELO's 'Above The Clouds' - it's one of my faves.