Los Angeles, day 1

So, after Vegas, we headed to L.A. That was another super hot drive. However, would you believe that it was chilly as we got into L.A.? I couldn't believe it. I thought I would be rockin' a bikini top and short shorts, but found myself in jeans and a hoodie.
Tangent: the diner/ cocktail lounge in Vegas was called Fireside Lounge
http://www.peppermilllasvegas.com/lounge/
And, I failed to mention the amazing pool at the hotel. Okay, it wasn't amazing like the room was, just a lovely way to finish up with Vegas before heading out on the road.
Resume topic: L.A.


We drove down to L.A., and were amazed at how many huge Casinos were on the outskirts of town. Moreso, we couldn't believe all the new construction that was not even occupied yet. We saw entire strip malls and office complexes that were newly built but vacant. We just don't get like, who pays for that and why they wouldn't just wait until they had a prospective tenant, but I'm assuming that the economy there is just expanding like whoa. I know that they're recruiting teachers like mad with huge signing bonuses and decent salaries. I guess when everyone comes to Vegas with the intension of flushing their cash down the toilet that they can afford to build whatever they damn please.
So, we arrived in L.A. and Boyf's friend had already begun grilling for us. His friend and his girlfriend came over, and it was super nice to be able to just chill n'grill for a bit. Then, we drove down through Manhattan Beach, where everyone seemed to think they were in an episode of The Hills or The Real World. Then we ended up at some beach, and while I realize Manitoba is in Canada, the name of the beach sounded something like that. We caught the tail end of the fireworks on someones rooftop house party. It was a pretty awesome view! Then we walked down to the beach and went back to Boyf's friends house in Santa Barbara to crash for the night.
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