L.A. and seeing /hearing Michael M. - Day 45

We broke camp today, always sad to say goodbye to Dana Point. We took the SLOW route up Route 1 to where we are staying in Lawndale outside of Los Angeles. Lots of traffic! And, we are not in a particularly nice neighborhood at the Baymont Inn. When we arrived, the police had the street blocked off as there had been a violent domestic dispute across the street. We checked in and went out to Inn & Out Burger. While we have vowed not to eat at chain restaurants, we have excluded Inn & Out as it is a rather limited chain. (hmmmm...)

The highlight of our day was going to a club in Sherman Oaks to hear Michael Maury and his acappella group Evolution sing. It involved a 29 mile drive....California and driving just seem to go together. And, Michael's group did not even go on until 10:30...rather late for old fogeys! Before Evolution went on, five song-writer/singers performed. It was very impressive and enjoyable. Michael's group is made up of 5 guys. We SO enjoyed the performance and are so glad that we were here to be able to see them.