6am in the city of angels.

WHAT THE HELL AM I DOING UP SO EARLY?!

This update may have two versions, as I just typed out one and now it seems stuck in uploading limbo. We shall see.

To answer the first question, my couchsurfing host ran away into the desert at 5am, therefore I had to hit the streets before the moon had gone to bed. Gargh. I have found a Starbucks, am drinking some terrible coffee, and catching up on the web-happenings.

LA? So far it has been pretty interesting. I got in yesterday morning after having watched the sun rise as we flew eastwards towards it. I adventured on forty billion trains and buses to North Hollywood, where I found Mr Punk Rock Danny, my host for the day/evening. He is a funny guy, stuck in the 90s skate punk mindset but has a great passion for travel and couchsurfing. He loves LA, and loves it on foot and public transport, which is rare. We traipsed around China town, little tokyo, little mexico, Korea town...all on foot and Metro. It was a great way to get a feel for the city, although it was pretty darn hot. As the sun set we hung out at the skate park and drank beers whilst talented kids did kick flips and Danny commentated. I made friends with some 12 year olds, and then we walked home so I could pass out from the jetlag. I didn't end up seeing Red City, but honestly, I don't think I would have stayed awake!

Meeting up with Pedro, my rideshare, in a few hours. Then up the coast we shall head! Will be nice to get out of the city.

That shall do. I shall read more nerdy essays and drink more terrible coffee.

Cheerio.

R