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Published: September 21st 2006
Well here we are! The land of dreams, envy, lust, greed, fascination. A land like no other, a magetropolis that promises so much for some and contempt from others. All I have to say is WOW!
Decked out in sunny long beach, the scene was set for anarchy and debeauchery. Aided by a few recruits from our Amtrak experience we attempted to achieve both on our first night there. Sacramento Police Dept Officers you sure know how to bring the party. Or be led astray, we are not too sure yet...
Hung over and in a state that can only be described as emotionally drained, Universal Studio's was of mild interest the next day. Thinking back it is actually quite an exciting place, but at the time was hardly a highlight as we dragged our sorry selves from attraction to attraction. I think I had better do again properly. Oh how fatty burgers how a knack for soothing withered souls though - yum!
The next day saw my beautiful travelling companions depart for Alberta Canda, in search of fame and fortune in Calgary, haha. So I battled on, four more days to explore the sprawling city that lay
Long Beach
Goodtimes!in front of me, where to start? where to begin!
Well, Hollywood of course! After walking an hour in the wrong direction down Hollywood Blvd I finally made it, the tourists appearing out of nowhere, snap happy and placing themselves next to the names of their favourite stars. Not sure if you'll ever actually spot any of the 'stars' here, its not the nicest part of town. I did speak to someone who claimed to be the next fiddy cent though, he CD was actually pretty good - poor bastard.
Santa Monica drew my attention the next day, its famous pier, burrito's on the beach and 1.75 Dos Equos oh yeah! This place has it on! A wee bit overcast, but I saw potential. What a great beach to have so close to the city.
On the way back from the beach temptation gave in to a stroll down Rodeo Drive. Never before have I felt so poor, or so tempted to jump out in front of the Lamborghinis cruising past. The women, rediculously georgeous, yet seemingly blind to anyone not wearing Gucci or Prada. I say with some shock and discontempt that they didn't come to
Universal Studios
Film set off War of the Worlds. Decidedly average film I thought, amazing set though! the most expensive three block of shops in the world to pick up a raggety backpacker with less money in the world than daddy carries to the newspaper stand! How come?! And no honey you cannot make donations to the homeless via credit card, haha still haven't stopped pissing myself about that one!
No stars out that day either, well except for an absolutely macking Ferrari F50. Most shop assistants there think they are stars anyway so I could have just asked one of them to sign an autograph, that is of course if they weren't chasing me out of their stores!
Thanks to my wonderful cousin and Jo for their gracious hospitality. It really means the world to a broke traveller! Great to meet you Vanessa and co. And how could I forget, Cass and Leace two DRAINING friends that i luff to bits! Thanks for a fantastic trip!
Onto the next!
JTripper.
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