The stone they used is amazing and it took 100 freighter loads from Italy to build it. Even though it is vast you can exit easily almost everywhere through doors (rather incredible in themselves and there are 3700 of them) and come across a vista of the gardens, the ocean, the mountains. Just a wonderful setting to view the art and you can't seem to get lost or feel you are in an immense place. Quite an architectual feat. Loads of welcoming volunteers and the people in the rooms are very knowledgable and helpful.

They have loads of stuff but very impressed with the decorative arts displays and furniture. Even had a whole process display of how a mid 18th century table would have been made. Wonderful stuff for kids as well.

Jim figures Getty was pretty much the richest man in the world and what a gift for people. Seems he was a bit of a skinflint and well known for penny pinching ideas like having payphones in his home for his guests!

Off to Hollywood later on today.