{"id":937,"date":"2021-05-12T03:05:10","date_gmt":"2021-05-11T15:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/?p=937"},"modified":"2024-12-16T22:24:10","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T09:24:10","slug":"los-angeles-hollywood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backpackerswanderlust.com\/los-angeles-hollywood\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Hollywood & Landing In America"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Arriving At The Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Waking up to the air attendants shuffling through the aisles organizing breakfast we still had two excruciating long hours before we would be landing in Los Angeles and I would get to experience Hollywood for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spending the previous twelve hours squished into the middle isle in the most uncomfortable seats I have ever experienced it was a relief hitting the tarmac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being from New Zealand and previously been approved for an ESTA made customs a breeze. Made even better thanks to good looking customs official, god bless America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making it through all the queues the very first thing I managed to do in the airport was walk into the men\u2019s bathroom. Whose\u2019 freakin idea was it that a mens bathroom would have two doors opposite each other, no!<\/p>\n\n\n[toc]\n\n\n\n

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Checking Into Los Angeles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After gathering our bags and catching a shuttle to our accommodation at The Hollywood Celebrity Hotel<\/a>, I had a well overdue freshened up much needed after that horrible long-haul flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The place we are staying at is perfect, in the center of all the action. Soon enough I was standing on the walk of fame, being pestered by people trying to achieve their Hollywood dream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wanting a quick and easy bite the Hard Rock Cafe<\/a> seemed like the best option for lunch. I quickly found out the food was below average, it was ridiculously expensive and I would never return. Though, the plus side was we had an amazing waiter to use to date a kiwi girl. He was super helpful teaching me how to pay the bill \u2018American Style\u2019 for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heading back to the hotel for the afternoon I was in much need for a drink of water. I was raised to always carry a drink bottle, no matter where I am. Though, after going through the airport I had yet to buy one. I remember always hearing people talk about \u2018Los Angeles water\u2019. I knew it was something I had to experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the few people who may actually be interested it legitimately smelled of sugar (no lies), but tasted of chemicals, like pool water. That gulp of water I was craving turned to instant regret and from that moment on I bought bottled water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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