To the north

I promise I won't continue to bore you with the views from the top of the Embassy Suites forever. But after yesterday's rainstorm, today's view to the north of Downey was especially clear and pretty.

In the background, about 20 miles away, you can see the San Gabriel Mountains above Pasadena.

In the center, you can see the hills of Monterey Park. Seeing these hills requires a high vantage point and catching the sun just right. The hills are really green right now, with all the rain we've had. But it won't last — in a few months, they'll be golden brown.

Closer up on the right, you can see the red roof and the bell tower of the First Presbyterian Church.