[04.08.2007] -- Getty Villa

Up bright and early again the next morning, I dragged my tired carcass from the OC all the way up to Pacific Palisades to get a glimpse of the Getty Villa. I didn't really know a lot about this place before getting the tickets, except that 1) its free and 2) you have to reserve them a month in advance. It seemed surprising that this was such a popular site to visit, but I guess with so many people in the area, its not unusual for almost everything to be booked solid.

This is one strangely-designed place. To the right is a shot of our strangely huge group of 20 or so that showed up to check this place out. Hope you guys weren't tooooo bored hehe.

A view of the outdoor plaza area. This area is supposed to be an accurate replica of one in Pompeii that was buried in the eruption. We could totally throw a sweet party here. I'm just saying.

Various views of the gardens and more of the pool.

A look inside at some of the exhibits.

Hahaha... as you can probably tell, this is undoubtedly Winnie's favorite photo.

I left with somewhat mixed feelings about the Villa. Although its not nearly as impressive as the new Getty museum, it was still pretty cool. I won't lie about it though, I was absolutely falling asleep during our guided tour that went into the analysis of several individual pieces of art.... I just can't appreciate it! Still a worthwhile first time visit, though I don't think we'll be coming back here any time soon.