This is as close as we came to the famous landmark.
Ripley's Believe It or Not Odditorium!
Some of the many stars on Hollywood Blvd. and some of the few we saw and recognized.
Grauman's Chinese Theatre
Posing with Bumble Bee from Transformers.
Keaton and Freddy KrugerOur first trip to Hollywood...and probably our last! We dropped Cindy and Jen off at the airport on Saturday and decided to do a little exploring. We thought it would be fun to go to Hollywood. We headed north and drove forever. We had no idea Hollywood was soooo far away. We finally arrived and were surprised at all of the characters in costume lining the Blvd. Anything for a tip, we came to find out. All of the characters were basically dressed-up beggars. A photo for a tip - no exceptions. We fell into the trap and took a few pictures. Andrew was worried about catching a disease from one of the characters and wasn't interested in posing for any photos with characters (we saw Darth Vader, Yoda, Superman, Superwoman, Batman, Spiderman, Shrek, Snoopy, Cat Woman, and many others). We then took a tour at the Guinness Book of World Records Museum. It was strange and interesting. All in all Hollywood was a disappointment. We were exposed to lots of graffiti, interesting characters, angry street preachers,and so much more. This was definitely not our favorite trip. In Keaton's words,"It was loud, dirty, busy, and crazy. You wouldn't be sad if you never went there." That sums it up. And now we know that other than a trip to Universal Studios we probably won't be returning to Hollywood.
HA! Love that quote! Yeah....that pretty much sums it up! Looks like you guys have sure been doing some fun things there while we drive by your house and MISS YOU!!
ReplyDeleteWOw who knew? I have never been there either but it doesn't sound like it will be top on my list. Still pretty coll that you have been there.
ReplyDeleteHey at least you know your kids are a good judge of right and wrong- seems they felt it was all wrong! That's a good thing- and at least they can say they have been there! Glad your enjoying your new surroundings!
ReplyDeleteWhen your dad and I were young and would find ourselves in Hollywood we would find it quite enough to just drive down some of tha main roads--like "Rodeo Drive" sp may be off. It is a strange place--always made us happy to go home. Mom
ReplyDeleteI love Keaton's quote! So cute.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you all are enjoying the entertainment of California! Miss you.