Day sixty-six: Galveston, Texas

California went by a little too fast if you ask me! I managed to squeeze quite a bit into the 13 days and got to see lots of people, even some I hadn't seen in years! The weather was hot (even the locals were complaining!), but I didn't mid too much and stayed close to larger bodies of water to keep me cool. San Francisco was refreshing compared to the rest of the coast. I would move there in a heartbeat! And I managed to score a job offer on the way as well :)
Unfortunately my camera froze when I got to Laguna Beach so I'm keeping those memories to myself, but i've bought a new one already so im keeping track of all the burgers, cowboys and trucks over here!
I've been in Galveston since the beginning of the week. It's been wonderful to hang out with high school friends (Sahily and Bethany) and catch up on the few years we've missed. We're at the beach here so I can't complain about the heat too much, but we also managed to trek it up to Houston last night to watch the Astros play the Rangers (baseball)! My first baseball game ever was picture perfect, with the cheers and hotdogs and (not-so-friendly) fan rivalry - it really was a package deal! We're heading to College Station for the weekend and are planning to go out a little, indulge in texan national dress, experience an authentic barbeque and go to a superstore :) i'm working on the superchurch jamie!
And ofcourse, DEUTSCHLAND IN THE FINALS!!!!!!! wooohoooooo!!!!!!
Hope all is well wherever you may be,
Kaja

Day fifty-one: Los Angeles, California

I put lots of pics up so that should keep some of you guys quiet for a bit!
LA has been good to me :) It's a rough place, dry, flat and terribly connected by public transport - but it's arrogance isn't unfounded. I was so impressed with Santa Monica yesterday that I biked around all day and managed to forget to return my bike by the time the store shut! I've still got a few things on my to-see list so I havn't come to a final conclusion on the city. Although i'd never want to live here, I wouldn't mind stopping by every once in a while to shop, beach it or go out (apparently the 21 thing isn't an obstacle for me:) )!
Otherwise all is well and the next 10 days should take me through more of LA, and to Santa Barbara, San Francisco and Laguna Beach.
Stay in touch!
Oh and yes, I got up this morning, bussed it to a Santa Monica pub and watched Croatia embarrass Germany!
On that joyous note, bis bald,
Kaja

Day fourty-four: Suva, Fiji

Unfortunately internet is pricey and not all that easy to find here, so this will be short and sweet (excuse the typos, this keyboard was made circa 1993). The tour im on is really intense; were staying at a different resort each night and the days are packed with activities. Just yesterday we went to the worlds 4th nicest beach (im not quite sure who is responsible for the ranking...), explored the local markets and sandboarded! If only the weather were on our side! Hope all is well with you !
Beatrice- Herzlichen Gluechwunsch zum Geburtstag! Enjoy xx
Kaja