MacArthur Park and the area around it. The Fashion District downtown. Both places are basically a giant mercado. They remind me of the mercados in Mexico City. Both places are so packed with people and merchandise, it’s hard to walk. But opportunities are plentiful. Better to be super aware as both areas are sketchy. You’ll stick out. The vendors in the Fashion District will radio each other to let them know people are taking photos. They think we are taking photos of illegal goods. High risk high reward places. Too stressful for me. I don’t like sticking out. I’d most likely be the only white person there besides the tweakers and zombies.