Walter's home is a restful, comfortable place to spend time, and a quiet sanctuary to return to after a busy day out and about in LA. He is an excellent host, sharing a house in which the kitchen and the bookshelves are equally well-stocked. As for San Pedro, it's my favorite part of LA, and not just because I grew up there. Mixing the beatific Southern California oceanfront climate with the cultural diversity generated by one of the world's greatest ports has created a unique small city, one with a wide range of neighborhoods, all laid out on a terraced peninsula that provides ever-changing views and perspectives. It's a great walking town, full of little parks, local restaurants, corner groceries, interesting houses... and the ocean is never far away!