Monday, March 31, 2008

In LA!

Hi all,

Just a quick post before bed on our second day in the US. So far things have gone pretty well. We didn't miss any flights or get lost. Though getting from LAX to our hostel was a two hour shuttle trip from hell and an experience we could have done with out.

However our hostel room is pretty big and private and while it may not be the world's most central place, where in LA is?

Thoughts on LA... well it's massive. You can't really comprehend it till you've been here and tried to get around. It is easy to see why everyone is always driving here. It's also got a real rough around the edges feel. The few places that are clean and tidy (Bel Air, parts of Hollywood) are a real stark contrast to the rest of the city.

However neither of us have felt at all nervous using public transport or walking around a little so I'm guessing that the crack downs on crime are making things safer in this rather infamous city.

I don't think I'll rush back here (Amanda isn't too sure at this stage, she wants a better look at the Playboy Mansion), but it was worth a look and is certainly a diverse city. If I ever meet someone who lives here I might come back to get a more personal show around.

Here are a few photos from today (click on the photo to see more):
'08 Trip - LA


Tomorrow it's off to San Diego by train.

This post was brought to you by my brand new MacBook!

Location: Banana Bungalow, LA

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

You got a new Mac Book - wicked! I'm soo jealous! : )

Nick said...
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Nick said...

You're a traitor to gamers everywhere... Macs? Can't play Call of Duty 4 or Mass effect on that!

Should have got a EeePc instead!

Unknown said...

Hey baby,

looking forward to seeing your guys when you get here.

i can't view the photos must be that new mac book of yours.

xo

Glenn said...

hey soph,

your photos are very blue - is that macbook or digital camera related....

did you get the sexy black macbook?

very jealous.....

p.s. the photos of the playboy mansion didn't really live up to my expectations of the playboy mansion

Nick said...

Hey Soph,

I was gonna post as wel to say the same as Glenn. You got a filter on or something?

Sophie said...

Nope no filter, though quite a few of those photos were taken from a bus and it was also really bright. If the next ones come up blue let me know!