Today was our first full day in LA. We got the touristy stuff out of the way first and saw the Kodak Theater, Mann’s Chinese Theater,
the Walk of Fame, and the Hollywood sign.
We also walked around the little mall and saw a TLC show in production in one of the patios.
We also saw Wee Man from Asshole chillin on an escalator. All nice to see, but it only took us about an hour to get it all done.
We then drove up into the Hollywood Hills and along Mulholland Drive to see the great views. While Larry made a couple work calls, I took a few pics of the great views and huge houses.
After “the hills” we went into Beverly Hills and walked along the shops on Robertson Drive, and then lunched at the Ivy (unfortunately no famous people there). It was just ok, a little overpriced for the quality of food we got, but hey, it is the place to be seen.
When we got back to the hotel we went to grab the elevator. It almost closes, but a guy holds the door for us. We get in and realize its Charles Barkley! He was staying on our floor, and we wound up taking another elevator down with him again later that afternoon!
We hung out at the pool for a while, and then went to the Bliss Spa in the hotel, where Larry got a massage and I got a mani and pedi.
For dinner that night we went to Dolce on Melrose Ave. Dolce is one of many restaurants in Hollywood owned by the Dolce Group (as well as Bella, Geisha House, and Ketchup), which is partly owned by Ashton Kutcher. The restaurant itself was really cozy and trendy, but the food was just ok (I described it to L as nothing I couldn’t make myself). Unfortunately, Larry’s dehydration from the massage made him feel sick, so we went home early, attempted to watch a movie, and then passed out.
Busy day! Pics from Day 6 are here.
