My trainers will doubtless be gratified to note that my fitness regimen has been showing results -- as demonstrated by my recent attack of the challenging [difficulty rating 4 out of 5] Secret Stairs walk #16, the Allesandro Loop in Echo Park. I found myself scampering along the 700-step walk with barely a pant. Of course, the experience was eased by cool weather on that day. So if I regress on future walks I don't want to hear any catcalls.
The walk itself was an interesting mix of country charm and modern development, as evinced by the bucolic view below of Peru Street, with the Glendale Freeway barely visible just beneath, between the bushes to the left of the photo.
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