Venice

Venice Beach is like post-apocalyptic California. It is like the extras of mad max were set loose on the beach and left to their own devices.

If you want an example of a place that exemplifies the beautifully sad Venice Beach is that place.

Where else can you see....

...a man with a sandwich board who thinks that circumcision can kill you while the other side calls for the end of the Church of Scientology.
... a doctor with the last name Kush. (How coincidental to have that last name)

...tweeked out rag people walking sickly dogs

... a 6'5" angel on roller skates

... dead stares of tribal drum dancers calling to you like sirens on a Sunday afternoon

... tourists from the midwest

This is not to say that I hate Venice Beach, it is just to say that this place leaves you with a duplicitous feeling. One that can't be explained, that the only option is to go there and experience.

But always .....