universal studios hollywood / santa monica

9 Sep Wednesday
After a 7-hr long bus journey, we finally arrived in Los Angeles, California. We wasted no time and made our way to our hostel located in Hollywood. We setted off to Universal Studios after a quick wash-up.

spotted Marilyn Monroe 5-pointed star along the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame

arrived at Universal City

outside the entrance to Universal Studios



Shrek!

Shrek & Princess Fiona

cast from the WaterWorld performance


too fast too furious


Terminator

The Incredible Hulk


the Flintstones


cooked Singapore Curry noodles for dinner


10 Sep Thursday
Went to the Universal Studios again to visit the remaining attractions/rides as we had a 2-day admission pass

Revenge of the Mummy ride

I have no idea who this character is

Apollo 13

the Simpsons family

Homer Simpson

Curious George

I'm a NFL player

went for a haircut in the evening as I really cannot stand my long hair anymore! not bad right?

11 Sep Friday

After checking out of our rooms, we setted off to Santa Monica Pier which is abt an hour bus journey away.



nice ferris wheel but closed for maintenance

nice and clean beach with loads of ppl

had Thai cuisine for lunch - green curry chicken *slurps


We'll be leaving LA on the Amtrak train to San Francisco later tonight at 4am. It will be our final stop in the states, time flies when you're having fun.