28 December 2009
We returned home yesterday, starting early (9 AM) from Laguna Niguel and arriving late (11 PM) in Oakland after the 425 mile drive. Driving on I-5 through the southern Central Valley after dark is always a bit harrowing. The traffic is too heavy for a 2-lane highway, demanding a high level of concentration for an extended period. Fortunately, the weather was mild and the traffic was not too heavy in our direction. (It was backed up for miles heading into Los Angeles near Magic Mountain and again at the foot of the Grapevine.)
By far, the highlight of the day was the six hours we spent in Westwood. We attended the 1 PM basketball game between the Bruins and Delaware State. (UCLA won handily.) Daniela worked the game as the captain of the yell crew and her duties included leading the opening cheer from the center of the floor.
Alexis made a guest appearance as Joe Bruin and had fun being photographed with fans. (Photo note: getting the exposure right for Joe's dark fur and a fan's light skin is a tricky business that I haven't mastered.)
Before the game, we had an opportunity to wander around campus. Afterward, we had a nice late lunch at Novel's before hitting the road.
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