After exhausting ourselves in Anaheim, we headed further up the coast to Los Angeles. Being neither my roommate or I was driving, we could take in everything L.A. had to offer. I felt like a whole different person going through downtown L.A., like I was a big star heading into the big city with dreams and aspirations. L.A. will do that to ya! The skyline is absolutely gorgeous, and pictures/TV shows don't do it justice.
The first place Uncle Matt brought us was down skid row. As enticing as L.A. may sound, it definitely has its poor spots. More of the city than I could believe was homeless. It seems like an oximoron to say L.A. is the city where dreams come true when a third of the city streets are littered with homelessness.
After we left skid row, I really got to see the true glam of L.A. Uncle Matt took us down some posch streets like Rodeo Drive, Sunset Blvd., Roberston Blvd. and we even drove by the Beverly Wilshire, where parts of Pretty Woman was filmed. I felt like I was in a whole new world. Even though stopping at just one of these stores would leave me pennyless, it was fun to dream!
Tips on Los Angels:
-If you can (and/or want), avoid driving downtown. Traffic seems heavy at all times of the day.
-If you know where to go to see skid row, DON'T get out of the car!
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