Hollywood

So we made it to L.A. at about 5 am after a flight in which we got no sleep (thanks baby in seat c opposite with a fever). So we were a bit like zombies for the day, and we couldnt sleep anywhere as our hostel rooms werent ready till 2! So we wandered around Hollywood Blvd, but the shops dont open till later (appart from starbucks) and so instead we settled for the hostels library for a nap. Dont get excited, its a room about 1m square and has one arm chair, and in my case a comfy floor...

We also took a delirious walk up to the hollywood sign, which is quite a hike, especially on no sleep! but the view was pretty awesome though, dispite the pollution. We also got to see a star laying ceremony for some director we had never heard of!

Hollywood itself is a weird place. Hollywood Blvd is pretty dirty and there are dodgy shops the way along. Some areas are nice though, with theatres and shopping malls etc, and of course there are the stars on the walk of fame. Only by looking at all the stars people know your tourists and keep asking weather you want to take a celebrity home tour. THE ANSWER IS NO!

For dinner we went to this really nice diner, a cool modern one with a cocktail bar and cupcakes. We also ordered a hot cider and when we got it the waitress tells us that this cider is mixed with whisky! Ah!

love E & S xx