Weekend in LA
Traveling in a large group AND on one of the busier weekends of the year can lead to a spectacular or craptacular experience. I think it was on the brink of the latter, saved by the appearance of some dear old friends of mine.
Our flight was delayed. We were planning on eating dinner once we landed [which was supposed to be at 7:30]. We landed at around 10:30. By the time we were all set with the rental cars [power went out briefly, and they had to reboot all their computers.], it was already past 11. Needless to say, there were some grumpy folks on board, so we called it a night once checked in at around 1 in the morning. We had dinner at a mediocre Korean place in K-town, and during that brief period of time, my rental had been smashed by tomatoes and gunk. Yea, thanks for the welcome, LOS ANGELES!
Waited until the next morning when we were in Anaheim to clean it off [Thanks L!]. Disneyland was a blast, as expected. How can it not be when you’re in the “Happiest Place on Earth,” right? Some drama ensued over the course of the evening, which resulted in a bit of disappointment and frustration on my end. Luckily, Jeshii and Yayoi were there. Plus, fried chicken soaked in gravy?! YUM.
Sunday was a day to relax. We woke up, grabbed breakfast, and then went for our massages and facials. Met up with Jen there. Lunch was in Thai Town, although the restaurant I had wanted to stop by was closed. We ended up at another, where you would have to make the request for NO MSG. I felt a bit sick after lunch, so I didn’t get to fully enjoy gelato at Scoops. After Scoops, we checked out the Museum of Jurassic Technology – weird, but interesting. I might have been the only one in the group who actually liked the place.
After we stopped by Beverly Hills to load up on cupcakes [which were then subsequently left on BART once we returned to SF - SAD!], we were on our way home. Instead of waiting for our delayed flight to SF, we switched our tickets and went via Oakland. Had some cupcakes on the plane trip back, so at least we got to try them.
It was nice to get away from the city, but perhaps next time, I won’t be traveling with all these people. I don’t need other people’s drama!
