February 18, 2005
I wish I had a car
(Day 3) I have learned that getting around in LA without a car is impossible.
Originally, I had wanted to go to Santa Monica. But a cab ride would've set me back close to $40. Public transportation would've required multiple transfers and nearly three hours. Time was precious, I had a flight to catch that night at 10pm. I couldn't afford to spend too much time navigating LA public transportation. To make matters worse, it was raining. I seriously contemplated just sitting around the entire day.
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February 17, 2005
Playing Tourist
(Day 2) Jack had planned to wake up at 6:30am to go to work. Didn't happen. I don't think he got up until 8:00am. I myself woke up an hour later.
I decided to play the part of the tourist and go to Hollywood Blvd. Unfortunately, I had no idea how to get there. After searching online for about an hour, I got a rough idea of what direction I wanted to go in. I started out by walking a couple miles to Ventura, where I caught the 150 bus to Universal City. I probably should've gotten on the 750, which I think is an express and would've gotten me there faster. I transferred to some metro and got off at a stop labeled Hollywood Blvd. Not bad, it only took me two hours to get there.
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I arrive in Los Angeles
(Day 1) I arrived at Philadelphia airport around 5:00pm to catch my 6:20pm flight to Los Angeles. Unfortunately, my flight was delayed for almost an hour. What a great way to start my trip...
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