LA.
Los Angeles, California, USA
i never want to go back. too much to say about this place in a post that just drags me down when i think of it. it was just at everyturn we got screwed over by the people and the place. it was always a destination set aside as a fly through stopover just to get to Bakersfield for the Tool concert. and i tell ya if we didnt have those tickets i would have flown straight onto San Fransico.
first step into the US and well, shock as an international human, and not a US citizen. this whole "War on Terror" crap has turned the whole american security system into something that allows their staff to treat everyone like terrorists until proven guilty. i can understand the methods, but when you yelled at to strip off half your clothing, shoes jackets, hats, your bags and items thrown around, you feel intimedated.
the whole place revolves around the "hollywood myth" of sun, fake people, ignorance, money and showing off what you got. everything you have ever seen in the movies about hollywood and the people driving their Porche SUVs and Mercs, its true. as tourists we felt like outcasts and were never welcomed. we didnt even take any pictures, we felt unsafe. the weather was over 35 degrees C both days we were there. no shopping done.
lot went wrong, but we got to the concert all fine. that was the only thing that went right.
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What a pity the first stop in the USA was so intimadating. But dont let it be the thing that makes you decide that the whole of the USA is the same. Treat it as an experience ...... and one you do not have to repeat! :)
Here is hopeing the rest will not be the same! We are eagerly awaiting news now on SF, just glad you have made it through LA safe and sound at least...... keep the blog rolling!! Dad had a chuckle about the "super big SUV'S"! And yes understood about the industrial polution! Mom & Dad
Hi Shaun, What happened to you in LA has been going on for 5 years, when linda & her father went the same thing happened to them so watch out for NY especialy at the time you are going.
Have many friends go to SF and loved it hope you found the same.
Rich has not been home much long working hours and then the weekend because he has no transport does not get home till the next day but I have let him know you have left him a note.hope your next leg is a good one. we leave on thu 14sep so will try to post one last note then.
chao Kev Deb & boys
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