Rewind: Where We Were a Year Ago (Los Angeles)

Since we don’t want to write our final thoughts about the whole trip because that would signify the end of the blog, we’ve decided to start a new series of posts. We’ll take a look back at exactly where we were on this day last year and post a picture or two that haven’t been seen yet. This won’t be a daily post, but stuff will be posted when inspiration strikes. (Yes, we completely realize that today’s date doesn’t match up to the date our post about L.A. went up. We know where we were when!)

August 17, 2010
Los Angeles

Overlooking L.A.

So young, so innocent, so fresh-faced. We headed up to Griffith Observatory for the afternoon to catch the awesome views it affords. Though we were leaving for Tokyo the next morning, we had no concerns. Work was done, our apartment was successfully subletted, we paid all of our bills, and we had said our goodbyes to family and friends. We had the day to just enjoy and become excited for the trip ahead. (Freaking out about logistics for Tokyo started later that night.) This picture just makes us happy as it reminds us of the awesome trip that was ahead.

An Observatory Plaque That Made Us Chuckle Like Fourth Grade Boys.

Our Quick Day in L.A.

The most important thing you will read today is that we landed safely in Tokyo. Quit your worrying because we’re fine…just a little cramped in our hostel. We’re tired now, so more details about Tokyo will spew forth later.

Let’s backtrack to yesterday or the day before or the day before that…we aren’t quite sure what day or time it is. Anyway we had a super quick day in L.A. before we came to Tokyo. We met up with our friend Betina for lunch at The Grove (whoops, no pictures were taken), and then we went up to Griffith Observatory primarily to see the views that are featured in the opening credits of The Hills:

Truly Not That Big.

The Observatory.

After doing a few quick errands (which may or may not have included stops at In-N-Out and Sprinkles Cupcakes), we met up with our friends Susan and Alex for burgers, beer, and pull-your-own-frozen-yogurt…Hanna’s favorite.

Susan and Alex: we have a blog. Did you know that? It’s www.eightyliters.com. You should really check it out. Maybe some questions you have about our trip will be answered on the blog…