We didn't hike or anything, I mean, we kinda did but not a real hike because someone wasn't dressed appropriately. We did just come from church after all! The views were magnificent!
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San Gabriel Valley view from where we were |
There were quite a few cars parked in the vicinity, some folks had gone there for their Sunday morning hike.
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Some were taking perfect shots |
It was a beautiful day, as you can see, and I am sure a good time was had by all.
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Ashy legs from our mini hike up the mountain |
We were up there for a bit. I loved the idea. After the mountain, we went for brunch at Roscoe's Chicken and waffle. The first time I had chicken and waffle was this instance and that ended up with a grown man crying and me not knowing where I stood. Thankfully that's not how this date ended!
It's like a food court where they have the Roscoe's, there's a KFC and a few other chicken places in that very center. With all that going on, there was a huge line outside Roscoe's. We had to wait outside. I couldn't believe how busy one place can be! Eventually, we got in.
I had their world famous, chicken and waffle.
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Roscoe's Chicken and Waffle |
That's butter! I know, it looks like ice cream, right?
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My pretty drink. |
The drink was too sweet. I am not a big drink drinker anyway. I love water, but I will try something exotic just for the experience.
Calvin had livers.
I had never seen so many livers on one plate! My goodness! We couldn't finish our food. The rest went home with us and I forgot my left overs at Calvin's, so they all ended up in the trash because Calv doesn't do left overs.
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Roscoe's Chicken Livers |
My review of Roscoe's chicken and waffle? Meh! It was ok! I'm glad I can check it off my list. On to the next!
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Champurrado from church |
Champurrado is crazy good! It's the best thing since sliced bread! And it's filling! It's a Mexican drink. I told my sister, Pumla (the one with the cookbook) to learn the recipe and make it. I don't even like porridge, but this is my jam!
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Cherimoya |
Cherimoya is a gigantic fruit that reminds me very much of pear from it's consistency. It's a Central American fruit. Calvin's parents have the tree. He picked this for me. I liked it. I'd have it again. Next time, I will put it in a smoothie.
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Inside of Cherimoya |
Speaking of picking things for me, Calvin has this South African plant in his yard. It's called elephant bush. When I first saw it, I picked a leaf and munched on it. Calvin was surprised. Can you believe it? The tree doctor didn't know that you can eat elephant bush. I didn't know that name, I think we call it something else. Some Xhosa name. One day, Calv gave me a bonsai of the elephant bush. He had been growing it for me. It was still a baby when he gave it to me. I was so toughed, I cherished it so much. I have received flowers before, but no one has ever given me a tree!
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Elephant Bush |
Let me love and leave you with a picture of Calvin's beloved pet spider; Shiva, a Chilean tarantula.. one of the worlds most venomous spiders. He keeps it in a cage in his dining room.
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Chilean Tarantula |
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