Los Angeles

So I'm currently in LA..

It's a pretty strange place.. I've been proposed to about three times by people on buses or just in the street (in case you're wondering, I politely declined all three)(After all I'm in Los Angeles, not Las Vegas)...

People talk about 'the business' (show business) in one of two ways:
Either in hushed, respectful tones, as if anyone who succeeds in said business is either a genius or blessed by God
OR
With absolute scorn.. anyone who wants to work in 'the business' is obviously a moron.

Personally, when I saw the Hollywood sign I crossed myself and said a quick prayer.

Went to the Elliott wall, which was of course life changing. I feel truly blessed. Will post photo of me there with serious 'pilgrimmage face' as soon as I get a chance.

Also been to downtown Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Pier, Mann's Theatre with the hand and footprints, and the walk of fame etc. Planning to go to a couple of art galleries in the next two days before I leave on Wednesday. I will arrive in London on Thursday. Looking forward to staying in a hostel again, and going out to some English pubs. And being able to drink legally again! I think having 21 as the legal drinking age is crazy..
























this is what LA looks like to me



















gloria, myself and adri



















couldn't go past this without taking a photo.. it's outside mann's theatre



















and this is me with my "serious pilgrimmage face"

Texas Love

ok... it's been a while since i've blogged, i know.. so a very short version of the episodes you've missed:

sydney was great, but it was time to move on. i went back to brisbane for about six weeks to put things in order before leaving on a Grand Adventure. had a spiffing time catching up with my brisbane friends.. they are well loved by me.

left on may 1 for wellington, new zealand to visit mums family.. spent a few days in wellington, a week in new plymouth with dads family, one night in auckland. caught up with a couple of friends in wellington and auckland.. explored a beautiful cemetary in auckland with dylan..

am currently in san antonio, texas with aunt, uncle and cousin. having a lovely time. i'm definitely going to have to come back and visit again soon..

that's pretty much it in the short version..