a tale of 2 cities
Posted by greglarson in Los Angeles at 2:38 pm | 
Permanent Link
I love LA! & at times, it drives me crazy.
One of the things that I love about LA is the Metro.
Now, to be sure, it should be way more extensive for the 2nd most populous city in America, but from Hollywood — if you want to get downtown — it is great. One of my ‘jobs’ (if you can call it that) with Kairos, is to meet with people, talk, counsel, encourage, challenge, share Jesus with, etc.
So I hop on the Metro, and meet with Dave who is in the same canvas (small) group as our family. After having a fantastic conversation with him, I jump on the Metro - after almost getting a $250 fine for having soda on the platform by an over-zealous Metro security guard (I kid you not). Only to get back to Hollywood and my car is no where in sight. It got towed! That is why LA drives me crazy at times. This town is tow crazy.
Now, this is the 1st time it has happened to me, and I have parked at least 10 times before in this same parking lot to ride the Metro — but this time they caught me 
Not only that — but it cost $213.25 to get my car back. For someone on a limited budget (like many of us), that was like a kick in the groin. Oh well, that is LA for you. I do still love this town though.
