Day 15 : Los Angeles

The night before today was an interesting one. We got to see first hand what the "scene" was like in Newport Beach. You know how everybody thinks that MTV show "The Hills", is scripted? It isn't. People actually act like that out here! I'll give benefit of the doubt and assume not everybody out here is like that. Our friend Ashley isn't among that kind of person at all. Other than that, the place is filled with beaches, rolling hills, cliffs and sand dunes. Southern California is fairly ideal if you like the beach.

Today we headed from Orange County up to Los Angeles. The drive was a little hectic, but I'm definitely getting the hang of the style of driving out here. The California freeways have an average speed of 80, if you don't go at least 75, you are going to be beeped at and more likely to be rear ended. So while the lifestyle may be a bit more laid back out here, the driving is freakin nuts.

We started off Los Angeles at the Union Square Station. Directly across the street there was some sort of Mexican festival with hundreds of people and shops lined up and down an alley leading to a small park. I had no idea there was such a large Latin culture out here. After thinking about it, I realize that common sense would say that there would be. It was interesting checking out all of the shops and authentic products.

At the moment we are in a Sushi Cafe in Manhattan Beach, about 20 minutes or so outside of Central L.A.. It seems to be an uppity place, and has a very nice beach area. Plenty of shops and cafes. Tonight we will be staying with a host that is attending a Couchsurfing Meeting. So we will get to attend and see what that is all about.

Tomorrow we'll be heading to Hollywood. Maybe we'll get famous or something.