We finally found Santa Monica beach after almost two hours on public transport. At one stage we were the only English speaking people on the bus but nobody would have known as they can't understand a word we say. A stroppy driver was in complete contrast to many locals who have been very helpful, even had a passer-by comment on how well dressed we were! This was despite being in the same clothes we left Wollongong in.
A bit of a hassle with the time/date conundrum and the body clocks are not cooperating too well....... So far there has been no addition to the baggage the theory working well on the first real test although I am noting where FedEx depots are.
Los Angeles is sure a city of contrasts, lots of wealth and also many homeless people who appear to be predominately black ,male and old. It is hard to reconcile this picture with the amazing architecture and obvious wealth. We were surprised to see so many shopping trolleys "parked" in the middle of town while the homeless went about their day.
We are staying in a lovely apartment in downtown LA called my little Paris and we were greeted very enthusiastically by our host Martha, an obvious Francophile, from Cuba who offered to drive us around tonight and drop us back to Santa Monica tomorrow morning at 7.00am for a tour we are taking. Plus she sent us links to all of the hip and happening places around town. If only we weren't so tired. Another day tomorrow.....
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