So here we are. I’m sitting in a Hotel (well Motel) in Los Angeles. Feels surreal. Doesn’t feel like I’m really here.

This was my first long haul flight. 12 hours sitting in a packed economy class on Cathay Pacific (CX8882) flight. I must say it wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. I managed to get a few hours sleep. I thought I’d be a zombie when I got there – but I was remarkbly refreshed.

 

 

We arrived yesterday afternoon. The plane touched down early at 1.40 pm,  but 4 hours later we arrived y the hotel. about 2 hours of that time was waiting in the US immigration line. We were finger printed and photographed. I guess they didn’t think we terrorists so they let us through.

When we got to the hotel we realised we had no US currency. I tipped the driver with a AUD $5 note. He seemed ok with that.

But the first thing we needed was a shower. After 26 or so hours it felt so good.

We got changed and headed out to find a money changer.

The guy at reception said there was a 24hr money changer in Hollywood Boulevard so we walked up there.

This is where the “walk of fame” is, with celebrities having the “star” on the pavement.

We got some money changed and immediately just spotted a Zara shop and had to offload some “greenbacks”. She said she wanted a jacket because it was cold (20 deg). But she came out with 2 t-shirts.

Yeah its tacky. But you expect that. So just go with it. There are lots of characters you can have your photo with. They want a tip, but we’re didn’t know how much and we’re stingy too. I have found out since – its $5 tip for the photo.

We’re going back there today. We’ll do the 2 hr tour around Hollywood.