a trip on the #10

Our journey on the Big Blue Bus started at Union Station in downtown LA.  We hopped onto the #10 bus and relaxed, knowing we could sit-back and soon end up in at the ocean in Santa Monica.  The bus had barely traveled on block before we were approached by a fellow rider who was interested if we were tourists.  Evidently this route is often used by people vacationing in LA.  

 

We quickly began to chat.  I had no idea how many great restaurants were along the 10 route in downtown!  Our new friend showed us where to get the best sushi, which places are open late and where to go for happy hour.  Other riders began talking to us and pretty soon I realized I was actually enjoying the bus ride!

The trip was fast and the destination is beautiful.  I had enjoyed the conversation and the sights from the window so much I forgot I was there to do research.  Clearly our challenge is how to make a great bus system even better.