Sunday, October 30, 2011

California?

We've done a LOT in the last few days so it's hard to even keep track, but I'll try to cover a little bit more of our adventures! We've been keeping busy so not much time to update. Currently we're staying in a hostel in the Gas Lamp District of San Diego which seems like a fun area plus we're meeting lots of fun people and joining in on the Halloween fun. Before I get into that though... we did the whole L.A./ Hollywood scene which had its ups and downs. A lot of Hollywood was just way too touristy, and the walk of fame was just a side walk with celebrity names.. not all that entertaining and way too much like Time Square which we both are not huge fans of. But the foodies within us did find an AMAZING restaurant with stuffed Pancakes so big they had to give you two plates- Ryan went the October Pumpkin route, while I went my usual way with Oreo. We also got to check out some of the TV/Movie life with tours of Warner Brothers and Paramount Studio. Our only celeb sighting was a classic- Chevy Chase outside on the set of Community. He had a New York license plate too so we felt connected. After Hollywood we headed out to Pasadena to meet up with an old friend and then headed down to Disneyland. We had a great time at "The Happiest Place on Earth" but were majorly disappointed since after buying tickets and walking around the park we found out that the rides Ryan and I were most interested in (Pirates of The Caribbean and Its a small world, respectively) were closed for the day. Also, Disneyland is MUCH smaller than Disney World. We did the entire park, every ride that was open besides the teacups :( and a walk-around tree house in less than the full time they were open. But we still enjoyed the classics like Space Mountain, Splash Mountain and a whole bunch of other fun stuff and did get a couple of chances to see Mickey Mouse! Anyways Ryan is anxious to tell you about the next few adventures so I'll leave it to him, and leave you with some more photos since we all know that's what you want anyways (Yes, Mom, I mean you!). As the Californians say.. Hang Ten!


Pancakes!


Community!!!

We visited studio New York, complete with their own Subway Station entrance.

Hollywood's version of Central Park ... as seen on Friends. I'll admit they fooled me a couple times.

Ryan in Central Perk!

Ryan and I with Walt Disney and the Disney Castle, we know its an awkward photo but the professional made us stand like that...
I got my picture with Mickey Mouse!!!

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