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Published: August 29th 2010August 29th 2010
LA to us meant Largely Artificial.
Like plastic surgery some places needed some work where other places were perfection. There seems to be a degree of extravagance and snobbery especially in places like Rodeo Drive and 17 Mile Drive where tourists are looked down on.
With Les being the only Englishman on the bus, I felt more at ease with the Chinese. We never had so many Chinese buffets on a daily basis - the downside being the strong likelihood of getting food poisoning. We managed to cram the best of California in 10 days and the long drives through hot, flat landscapes made Les realise that it wouldn't be worth hiring a car for. Would like to mention that Sino and Jessie as our tour guides were worth their weight in gold for escorting us round efficiently.
San Diego was only good if interested in naval ships and we felt robbed being ushered onto a trip we didn't ask for.
The highlights of the 10 days had to be the Grand Canyon of course and San Francisco. Unfortunately we didn't get much chance to see San Francisco
104 degrees Fahrenheit!
That's 40 degrees Celsius and under the only bit of shade in the Nevada desert.
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Date: 29th August 2010
WOW!
What can I say. Fantastic pics. I really really wish I was with you. You must be having the time of your life. Loads of love xxxx
From Blog: Welcome To The Hotel California!
WOW!
What can I say. Fantastic pics. I really really wish I was with you. You must be having the time of your life. Loads of love xxxx
From Blog: Welcome To The Hotel California!
It brings it all back!!!
Hello our Les and Alice,I almost fell off that very Bridge,hope ya didn,t loose too much in the casino,it looks a brill adventure,I,ll keep me eye on ya both, Take care and bye for now, Ali and Karen.
From Blog: Welcome To The Hotel California!
Date: 1st September 2010
Love the pics!
WOW! What great pics. Looks like you both are having so much fun. You will love Hawaii. Kept the pics coming... Jeannie and Steve
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Love the pics!
WOW! What great pics. Looks like you both are having so much fun. You will love Hawaii. Kept the pics coming... Jeannie and Steve
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wow
hi both,well the photos are great and yous 2 look great at least ya got great weather,glad ya both haveing a wonderfull time.
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