DAY 144 - April 25th 2014 (By Elina Ayako)

DAY 144 - April 25th 2014 (By Elina Ayako)



Our first off day in LA.. 
I just want to dance my bottom off to be honest but I know it's probably for the better to rest for a day & let my body recover from all the craziness that's been happening over the last couple of days. 

So today, Anton, Cecilia, Denice, Elin, Mantas & me went to explore the tourist-y side of LA. 
Our first stop was the City Walk at Universal Studio. 
It seemed so unreal how everything is so huge, flashy, colourful & generally just 'in-your-face' (but in a good way of course!)
After a brief stop at Starbucks we went straight to Hollywood Boulevard, West Hollywood to just stroll around & soak in all the impressions the city has to offer. 
I was so impressed by the vivid vibe on the streets, everybody is on the go. 
Then the big mistake happened: we found an American Apparel store. 
While the others checked out other shops, Denice & me spent the next 2 hours in just that store. 

Meanwhile, Marilena & Kallum were at Debbies to take some dance classes - they were especially blown away by the grooves class. 

Later that afternoon we headed back home to attend the #kickback event that ML is hosting to get to know some new people & have a chance to chit chat together. 
They put out a lovely bar with healthy water/fruit drinks, some delicious tasting fruit & veggie shots & just a lot of good energy! 
We were all sitting around the pool for a while, enjoying the sun & talking about life. 

In the evening, Denice & I met up with two friends of Denice who live here in LA. 
They picked us up & we then all drove to the grove to look around for some stores & then go to eat something nice for dinner (seeing the burgers i definitely regret ordering a salad haha!)

All in all it was a super successful day of exploring LA, getting to know new people & enjoying life. See you next time around!

Elina