Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Palos Verdes Peninsula - Aerial Views (2) - "Swim Club" & Malaga School

Palos Verdes Beach and Athletic Club (posted here) and Malaga School (posted here) in Palos Verdes Estates.

10 comments:

Linda said...

What a totally unique Mother's Day present! This shot and the one below are both stunning. I'm sure you felt more and more confident in your pilot as the flight went on. I was driven by my son for the first time this week and quickly forgot that he hasn't passed his test yet. In the UK you can't get a provisional driving licence until age 18 now (most cars are stick shift, so perhaps that influences it, but the age has been raised recently to try to reduce fatalities caused by very young - usually male - new drivers). Can teenagers drive at age 14 in California? It would seem strange to be flying and not driving, but I suppose with an instructor also at the controls in a plane there's more security than on the ground in a car.

VP said...

It's really funny to see all the places described in your posts from an aerial view. Any shot of the 'crew'?

Pat said...

I'm getting dizzy...but can't look away---fab shot.

Nancy said...

14 years old! Amazing. He's blessed to have you support him. Great photos!

Anonymous said...

The last time I was in the area this is where I was. I walked that path (wild bees have set up camp along with a feral cat community) to the beach and headed towards the right. Some interesting homes stretching up hillsides. Packed up and headed towards Abalone Cove area and was greeted by some of the most spectacular coastline.

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Marie-Noyale said...

It must be so much fun to see your town from above!!!
Not to mention the fact that your son is the Pilot!!!

Cezar and Léia said...

Actually this is a place for rich people!!!!!
Fantastic shot!
Léia

Kris McCracken said...

I understand the need, but gee that carpark is a blight on the landscape!

Abby Lanes said...

Nice aerial views! I'm getting all nervous just looking at it! You are BRAVE!

Melissa said...

Oh man, I spent many a summer day swimming there.. I also remember the ramp to the beach being treacherous (of course, I was eensie and running at full speed).

"Thanks for the memories.." ;o)