Days 9 and 10

Hey everybody!

Hollywood Williams here, and as you can guess by the name we have successfully made it to the Pacific Ocean! However, much has happened since then.

Yesterday we saw the Grand Canyon. Easily the most unbelievable thing I have ever seen. It's one of those things that you see pictures of in textbooks and postcards but you never really get an understanding of it until it is in front of you. I realized as I was taking pictures that there was absolutely no way of truly capturing the view. It is awe-inspiring, and if you haven't ever been there, GO!

And then we made a long night drive to Hollywood, where we were put up by Sasha in her beautiful L.A. apartment. After catching up on some sleep, we got up and went to the beach where we officially touched water on the West Coast. Also, the water is much cleaner and isn't full of rocks and seaweed. After spending a couple hours at the beach and venturing down the boardwalk, we stopped in at an In-n-Out Burger, one of Cali's finest fast food chains. Awesome burgers! Wish we had some in NY.

We spent a lazy day back at Sasha's, and then Sal and I hit the town to check out the touristy spots, like Hollywood Blvd and The Grove. Important things we learned in L.A. : 1) When you go to In-n-Out, ask for your sandwich to be prepared "Animal" style. It's not on the menu, so it's pretty secretive. 2) Drivers here are vicious! And it's tough to fit in with a mini-van. 3) When you go to a Yogurtland, where they buy frozen yogurt by the ounce, stay away from the heavier toppings and focus more on the yogurt.

Off to Big Sur! I can't wait to see the sun set on the Pacific Ocean.

Peace and Love,

Hollywood Williams

P.S. Thank you, Sasha!!!