California – Travel Monkey

Hiking with Rattlesnakes

The monkey avoids being struck by a rattlesnake while hiking in Southern California.

Kongo visits the Los Angeles Arboreum.

Exploring iconic downtown Pasadena.

Early morning bird watching in the middle of Los Angeles

Just playing around on the Pacific Coast Highway a few miles from Kongo’s home and captured this lovely sunset. Love

So when you think of Los Angeles, what’s the first thing that pops in your head? Maybe it’s the Hollywood

So the monkey has been thinking about birds lately. His home sits in a bit of niche valley near the

Kongo loves living in the Golden State. There’s always a lot to see and do just about anywhere you visit

Last November a monster fire called Woolsey started in the Santa Susanna mountains north of Simi Valley and churned its

Ancient Pompeii is one of those places that people today find endlessly intriguing. This Roman city, a prosperous vacation destination

With granddaughter #3 visiting from Florida for an early start to Christmas, Kongo’s tribe set out for The Huntington in

So the monkey has been through a few adventures in the past couple of months. He finished a backyard remodel,