| Trip to the J. Paul Getty Center |
Our Getty Museum trip was, in a word, splendiferous! We toured the magnificent gardens filling our senses with the scents and sights of native California flowers, foliage, and terra firma. After viewing the Greco-Roman statue exhibit, Dee Hayes said that the marble seemed to come alive as if one could actually touch the satin of the gown.
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Some of the highlights included: a Rembrandt exhibit featuring his late religious paintings, various “rooms” throughout the museum grounds that were made of flowing water, ivy, roses, and grass, and a 1900’s photography exhibit.
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Many of Breezewood’s residents enjoyed the cuisine: from the turkey meatball sandwiches (described as “unbelievable”) to the chicken with fig jam. Bonni also noted that their peanut butter and jelly was “divine”!
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Frank was an indispensable asset on the trip, showing altruism towards his peers and sporting a curious spirit that was so contagious!
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The Getty boasts many things as unique and memorable and although it was too large to get the entire tour, we at Breezewood where left with a fascination and just enough of a taste to draw one back again.
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Upon exiting the tram to go home, our very own Gerrie was approached by the porter and told that she looked “just lovely” and was then ask out on a date! She blushed, laughed, and sadly turned him down.
Maybe next time!
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