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Urban
Planning Public transportation (particularly subways, but also buses, commuter rail, and other modes) Maps of all kinds, but in particular transit maps, detailed street maps, and satellite imagery Food Homemade guacamole, hummus, baba ghanoush, and related dips and dip-like foods... Avocados, pomegranates, peaches, nectarines, apricots, loquats, berries, persimmons... Onions, garlic, ginger, cilantro, basil, mint, cardamom, cumin, turmeric, cloves... Mild cheeses, in-season vegetables, pastries from my French baker, and basically any fried starch... Tea, rose water, milk, soy milk, fizzy water (yah I'm that pretentious)... Activities Shopping at local farmers' markets (primarily Westwood/VA, Downtown Santa Monica, West LA) Biking everywhere, riding public transportation Running through the VA Compound Entertaining visitors with hot tea, a snack, stories, and a movie Wandering through the city with only a metro day pass and a camera |