So I'm well and truely knackered! have spent all day on the Grand Tour of Los Angeles. We first drove around Pacific Palisades, Bel-Air etc spotting stars' homes. I saw where Nicole Kidman used to live, John Voigt's house, where Charlie Chaplin used to live and Steven Speilburg's front gate! There were loads more. Some people I didn't know who they were. Mostly though we just saw gates, hedges and the occasional roof top! Next off we went to Rodeo Drive and ...

Well, I've arrived! Had the worst night's sleep ever last night as was over tired and then just couldn't fall asleep so am a bit tired today. Walked along the beach this morning it was so beautiful. Have taken a few pics but can't get them on a computer as yet. Will upload them asap. Hostel seems okay. Reception staff are friendly. She liked my passport cover with the kitten on! (Thanks Sarah!) Is very quiet as really is low season. Didn't really know w...