THE [NGO] EXPERIENCE

Saturday, August 30, 2008

Last Day In LA

Yesterday was our last day in LA. Before leaving LA for Palm Springs we went to Rodeo Drive for some window shopping. After that we went to Beverly Center for some real shopping.

Went into some traffic again on our way to Palm Springs. It should have taken only 2 hours to drive but it took 4 hours instead. The motel was much cleaner than the Hollywood one. It had a nice pool too. Well, we are heading to Las Vegas today via Joshua National Park.

The weather forecast for today is scattered thunderstorm. :-(

Friday, August 29, 2008

No Coverage

Jesus! Apparently if you're with Telia you're out of coverage in most parts of Los Angeles. This is why I've been so quiet the last few days.

Anyway, this is what we've done so far.

26/8
The Griffith Observatory, the Hollywood sign, The Getty Center, UCLA, some shopping... We saw some filming of Criminal Minds at UCLA.

27/8
Hollywood Walk Of Fame, Venice Beach, and Santa Monica.

28/8
Universal Studios and Universal Studios City Walk. I hated the new
Simpsons Ride. It's basically the same as the old Back To The Future ride.

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Our Rental Car

This is our rental car - a Toyota Highlander. I need a ladder to get in and to get out. ;-)

We landed one hour earlier yesterday due to good winds. After we picked up our rental car we went to Ralph's to buy some groceries before heading for our motel at Hollywood Blvd very near Hollywood Walk Of Fame, Universal Studios, Griffith Observatory and more.

We had problems with our GPS telling the instructions in yards so we learned very quickly to revert back to metres haha.

Anyway, we had no more problems after that and the GPS guided us straight to the motel. I think I have learned that the shortest distance is not always the quickest though. The last 5 km we went into some traffic and that part took 20 minutes at least.

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Sleeping At Stefan's

All My Bags Are Packed...

Waiting for the train to Malmö. Bunking at Stefan's tonight and leaving early in the morning tomorrow.

Saturday, August 09, 2008

Festivaldax.

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Karaoke

To the tunes of Oasis' Wonderwall.

Tuesday, July 08, 2008

Criss Angel's Believe Show Postponed

Sigh! Just received a mail from Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas
where Criss Angel's Believe show is held.

We had reserved tickets for one of the 15 pre-shows in
September, but unfortunately the show is now postponed
until October due to "technical difficulties"!

LA Times report...

Apparently this show was originally planned for July and
has been postponed several times before.

Sigh! I'm not a fan of Criss Angel's and have never seen
any of his Mind Freak shows either, but I can't help being
a little disappointed at the news. Really looked forward
to seeing a good show during our short stay in Vegas.

Friday, July 04, 2008

Salsa At Cuba Cafe

Friday Evening At The Park

Monday, June 30, 2008

Boyce Avenue CD Is Out

One of the latest Youtube phenomena.
They've done covers of other artists'
songs on Youtube, now it is time for
their own release "All You're Meant To Be"

It's really worth a listen, sounds a little
bit like The Goo Goo Dolls - radio-friendly
rock in other words.

Check out their myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/boyceavenue

Here are some good electro:

MGMT "Kids" (Not original video):