We have now pitched up in LA and are spending a few nights in the Hostel California, our base to drive around and see the sights. We have Pete, our blue Sebring, to take us where we want to go, procured after much haggling with Dollar and an upgrade, even though the overall price was much higher than predicted due to the vagueries of the US car insurance system (and yours truly just not getting it right). So far we have been in Venice, Santa Monica, Hollywood, Melrose Avenue and we are just going to Rodeo Drive. Thank heavens we found Pete's AC control after a few hours driving on Thursday as it is 35 degrees today! We might have to go back to Venice beach and just sit on it tomorrow!
Big shout out to Chris I met on the plane who regailed me with tales of Burning Man and gave us phone numbers of friends on the route and was a great guy all round - we will be sure to look him up when we reapppear back in LA in a few weeks.
More on LA later. Celebrities, shops etc. beckon:)
Santa Monica pier
Hollywood hills' plush pads
Serene and sureal Venice canal living
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