This post was last updated on 2024 April 21
On my way back from a year abroad in Sydney Australia in 2006, I decided to break up the hideously-long flight home to Hartford by stopping for a few days in Los Angeles. Because why not?
Also, because I’d always dreamed of being in California. It’s no secret that this is where I want to end up living someday.
I based myself in a cheap hostel in Hollywood and hit a few of my top LA Bucket list items, one of which was to go ‘hiking’ at Runyon Canyon, where celebrities often go to walk their dogs or go for runs. I didn’t spot anyone famous, but I did go for a nice uphill walk to a lookout point which yielded a lovely view of the Los Angeles skyline.
Oh, and this thing. No biggie.
Ah, the famous Hollywood sign. Seeing it in person was every bit as exciting as I’d hoped it would be.
You know, I’ve got 2 free domestic flights to use that came with my new Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards card. Perhaps a Cali trip is in order for 2014?
