Walks in Monrovia

These pictures were taken during morning walks in Monrovia: downtown Monrovia and along street that go towards the San Gabriel Mountains. I was fascinated by the citrus trees along the way (oranges, mandarines, lemons, grapefruits). The tall lavender plants in people's yard were another source of wonder.

We saw plenty of wildlife during these walks: blue jays, a flock of green parrots, a flock of vultures (or buzzards - scavenger birds of some kind) perched on a tall eucalyptus tree, and plenty of hummingbirds.

Compared to notoriously dirty streets in Manhattan, Monrovia seemed pristine. No litter on the sidewalks. Blue painted signs on the sidewalk (picture on the left) remind people not to dump trash in the sewers.