My last week in LA was relatively tranquilo. Chris went back a couple of days into the last week. I used the time to get some shopping and downloading done to equip Andiamo for the next few months. I managed to meet up with my now ex-brother-in-law Craig for a couple of dinners. Tria also proved to be a worthy pal to hangout with. She started getting a bit busier because the new semester at CSUN was starting to kick off (she's a college professor), so that made our meetings a bit scarcer and shorter towards the end of my stay.

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I'll be posting a complete update of my time in the states shortly. Lots been going on, lots of side trips and road trips, and getting acquainted with friends, old and new. It's been a really fun time so far.

Back in a bit!

So after a busy (and rather gastronomic) 1st week in LA, Chris flew for a 9 day stint. His time here was going to go off for a roaring start, because we were planning on hitting Vegas along with Miguel, who was coming down the day after he arrived from Fresno. So, the following day, in my rented bone-white PT Cruiser (UGH), we hit the open road.

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Being back in the states is always a pleasure and a pain. A pleasure because it's always good to see my friends and family again. Particularly the kids, who seem to be growing faster and faster each year. Also because I get to enjoy all the things I really like about the good ol' USA, like certain foods (read SUSHI), beverages (read JAMBA JUICE), and other vices... (read In-n-Out Burgers).

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