I'm back!

I'm back on the Monday that just passed. Haha.

All in all, this US trip was an exciting yet tiring trip. Seriously, it's more tiring for wenyao than me, haha, with all the constant driving and all!

After school last Monday, wenyao and I took off to the beach. Before that we headed to this hotdog joint called Pink's. This place is a celebrity hotdog point. There's so many celebrity pics inside. Very small place but apparently, their hotdogs have attracted people from all walks of life. They are famous for their chili, which is unlike the chili we have in Singapore. It's more like rendang I should say, only it's not spicy at all!! The thing is, there is no chili in US. The only one we found was chili sauce in a thai restaurant! Not too hot too!

We headed to Santa Monica Beach and Venice Beach after Pink's. Loads of people playing with their dogs, blading, cycling, jogging. All sorts of relaxation you can think of! Something I cannot see in Singapore. It's a Monday and people are so relaxed already. But it's nice to see people having fun despite a weekday. Funny thing in US is, I get alot of smiles from people from time to time. Walking on the street, some will just mutter a "hi" as you walk pass. This is especially true in touristy areas. Most just like to make conversation. Anyone, anywhere. But of course, there are some which are not so friendly. Haha.

On Tuesday, we headed down to Vegas. It was the 25th, so it meant we celebrated our monthsary in Vegas! Haha. The place is seriously sin city! There are so many hispanics giving cards depicting naked women on the streets. They pass it to every guy, even when it's obvious the guys are attached or that they have a wife and kid with them. The hotels are magnificent. All with different themes. I see a whole New York city, lions in the hotel, Greek Gods, and a hotel built like a castle. Even the staff sometimes dress according to the themes!

We watched two shows. These shows cost us abt USD$450 for two persons. I was totally burned from the amount, but thought it was a good experience. (Wenyao paid for lodging, food and fuel, and I paid for car rental and shows.) We watched a Cirque Du Soleil production call Zumanity. It was a show which celebrated sexuality and sensuality, between heterosexuals and homosexuals. We got very good seats! Which means a bountiful showcase of full breasts!!! Haha. Seriously, both of us didn't like the show very much since it focuses too much on free sex. The nudity was not that bad, it just seemed normal after a while. I think it's just the free sex which was emphasized! Got us really really uncomfortable. Since this is an in-house show of the hotel (New York- New York), it actually means this show might not be travelling around. And even if it does, would probably take more than 10 over years. But because of the nudity, I seriously doubt Singapore will allow the crew near its waters. Haha. So we thought it was a good experience!

The next show we watched was Phantom of the Opera! It was good!!!! Our seat was abit obstructed. But I couldn't afford better tickets, so we gotta make use of it. (The ticket I bought was 107 bucks, plus tax was 120 per person!! All in USD!!! The next amount was 137, plus tax would be 150+. Can't affort another 100USD!) But seriously, the price we paid for this show was definitely worth it! The quality of the shows in Vegas are simply great and extensive in terms of production I cannot imagine the shows in Singapore having the same standard. The shows are simply fascinating. Both in terms of props and set. We actually witnessed fireworks inside the theatre during Phantom. I believed my mouth was seriously agap throughout the whole 100 mins of the show! Best part of the shows in Vegas, no 20 mins break in between!

We went to Grand Canyon as well. One of the wonders of the world! The view is spectacular!!! Just standing at the edge leaves you in awe. Of cos, the fear of the danger ahead. The place was so damn hot. Actually the whole of US was hot. I am many shades darker than before. I think wenyao is worse. Although after walking around Grand Canyon for a while, you realise everything looks the same. But somehow, you'll just marvel at the creations right before your eyes! We also stopped at Hoover Dam and Lake Mead along the way. Guess the whole day trip was really fulfilling. Although we slept much of the time on the coach. But but but, we did wake up at the important hours when it comes to sightseeing. Hahaha.

Before we head back to Los Angeles on the third day, we stopped over at this Peggy Sue's Diner for dinner. This place is like a 50s diner. The town is really quiet. They even have a ghost town at the opposite street. We didn't have time to explore it though. This diner is just like the 50s. Even the waitress dress like she was from the 50s. The interior is like the 50s too. We had 50s food, which was hamburgers. Haha, I think US didn't change much in the 50 years! Burgers are here to stay! The meal looked like something from Billy Bombers!

On the last day (Friday), we went to Disneyland. It would be a place I would bring my kids when they are younger. I seemed too old for the rides, but still, that place fascinates me! It's so darling cute! Every shop is so cartoony. I took some rides, including pirates of the caribean, Haunted Mansion, etc etc. The rides are cute but super creative! Quite an eye opener really. These rides are just rides to showcase the themes, not adventure rides. They do have thrilling rides, but it's in the opposite park, need to pay another 30USD to enter. Plus I don't like thrills so it's just a total waste of money. The entrance for Disneyland is already 50USD. Everything here is seriously expensive!

Packed my bags and headed home on the Saturday afternoon on US time. The ride back was long as usual. Watched like 4 movies! Haha. Slept only for 2 hours! Bad thing about sitting in the window seat - I have to ration my drinking. Because I can't go to the toilet! The moment the women beside me stood up to the ladies, I hurried after them! Haha. Seriously, travelling on the plane alone is really really fun. These are the lists of movies I watched during the round trip plane ride.

1) She's the man (It's funny, recommended)
2) I not stupid 2 (This is a goooooood show! Laffed and cried. I think I freaked the Indian man beside me!)
3) Aquamarine (Teenage flick, watch it to waste time)
4) Half of Benchwarmers (it sucks big time!)
5) Crazy First Love (Nice romantic show!)
6) Back to school (Tao xue wei long...old school laff)
7) R.V. (Not bad, not too funny)
8) Thank you for not smoking (watched 1/4, too much talking)
9) I think there's one or two I couldn't quite remember. Haha.

My photos are uploaded too. It's right at this website. http://cards.webshots.com/invite/pickup/119562931HuMK/album/552706999MiINid

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Haa, I think this trip is fun. Would wanna try doing a roadtrip with a couple of friends too. That is provided I managed to save enough again!! This trip totally burnt a big hole in my pocket. My savings are all gone! But still, it was worth it. Good experience!