Lads, I finally took a trip from the East to the West. Having flown through that state numerous times on countless journeys to Hawaii, I never once in my life visited to Golden State. That all changed this month when I booked a flight for a week+ long trip hopping from place to place every two days.
Day 1: Santa Monica
I credit Vampire: the Masquerade - Bloodlines for inspiring my fervent desires to see the Santa Monica Pier. Having visited this city laying on the outskirts of Los Angeles, I rank my stay here as the dullest leg of the trip. Ugly beaches, crowded streets, kitschy stores, dull shopping malls, talentless street performers and creepy hobos defined my experiences. Any enchantment from my youth was thoroughly dispelled by my stay here, but at least we can enjoy the photographs.