Final Day in America

21 August 2008; 2222hrs Los Angeles, California (USA)

It’s my very last night in America on my travels to this end of the world. The first two weeks were spent alone and meeting new people, the subsequent two weeks were spent with JL and HZ. I have to admit I had some fun with them but experienced some frustrations and irritations as well. I’m sure they did with me too. I guess this can’t be avoided, being in such close quarters and all.

The first half of my last day was spent travelling from Anaheim (Disneyland) to Downtown LA (Universal Studios). What a way to spend my last day in America, huh? No matter really. From noon onwards until 1900hrs, I was fully enjoying the sights, sounds and rides at Universal Studios. If we had more time, I’m pretty sure we could have experienced all the attractions but as it was we managed to do a lot – from the latest Simpsons’ ride to Universal Studios Tour, from Mummy Returns ride (best ride ever!) to Shrek 4D, special effects show, and Water World (the #1 show in LA). Really, the day was enjoyable and satisfying.

Dinner was some Lebanese chicken rice special, and now I’m back in USA Hostels Hollywood. I finished packing my luggage – 2 full bags!!! – and am just resting. My transportation from the hostel to the airport has been confirmed, so everything seems set and ready. I’ll leave the hostel at 0950hrs and America at 1330hrs. I don’t know when I’d be back. I had fun, but I really don’t want to be back here anytime too soon. My home is still the Little Red Dot, and I miss it. Travelling is fun, but being home is sweetest.

Farewell America. I traversed from the East to the West, West to East, and finally from East to West again. I had tonnes of fun and enjoyed myself tremendously. But I’m glad to be finally headed for home!