Fall Break Road Trip

It was time for a road trip with Reganne.  However, it was going to be a road trip on an airplane instead of by car.  Fall Break means no school so we headed off bright and early with a 6:00 am (yep!!) boarding.  Luckily we made the flight with seats to spare.  Not many people were up that early on a Friday morning.  We had time for a quick nap which I took full advantage Reganne not so much.

It's Los Angeles and I'm not driving. Time to hope that all the internet searches on ground transportation are accurate.  We are in luck as we walked outside the baggage claim we walked right onto the Flyaway bus  and headed downtown.

Leaving the airport

Catching & Enjoying
the sunrise.

We made it to Union Station
Don't they have earthquakes here?
Time to head down below to Hollywood.

Back upstairs
Now which way do we go?
There aren't many people to ask directions.

Photo for Ryder
He begged for just one.

Favorite Star
Hollywood Walk of Fame

Love the dragon on the roof

This now has a new name.
To me its Chines Mann Theater and without the crowds.

I loved seeing all the footprints.  Reganne not so much.  She wanted to find the BT21 Store.  We continued to walk up and down the streets looking for the address.  It's not like home where the addresses actually are posted.  We even asked various vendors setting up for the day they had never heard of the store.  We both looked up at the same time and noticed the building across the street with the matching numbers.  The excitement was starting to build.....

As we walked by the store front hoping we were headed in the right direction.  There was a line of girls giggling but patiently waiting for the store to open.  Reganne quickly jumped in line to wait.  It was the perfect place to people watch.

We found it!!!!

Basic store front.
The girls were the dead giveaway.

As we waited in line the street was starting to come alive.  Before too long there were people everywhere.  We watched in amazement as tour groups marched up and down the street snapping pictures.  The crazy cartoon people snagging people trying to take their money for a few pictures.

10 o'clock sharp the doors open but with specific instructions from the store employees/security people.  Only one Halloween Plushie per customer!!!!  The line moved quickly and we were soon inside.

BT21 Sculpture

Reganne found everything and more than she was expecting to.  The line of girls quickly picked the shelves clean and the employees/security stocked them just as fast.  It was now time to walk around and enjoy just being there.

Only one photo op
Sooooo many to choose from.

After an hour of browsing it was time to make our purchases and hopefully find some lunch.

Saying Goodbye!!!

One problem it was like leaving Costco.  You must have your receipt in hand and your bag open for inspection.  The employees were dedicated to their jobs and very thorough with their inspection.  As we walked down the street there was a girl practically hiding behind a pillar shyly looking at everyone walking by.  I asked here if she was ok.  Yes, but would you be willing to go back to the store and buy me another Halloween Plushee for my friend?  Reganne eagerly agreed and headed back.  She got a second trip and it didn't cost her anything.  The girl was so relieved and grateful.  She was afraid of the employees/security guys at the store.  She had promised her friend she would bring one home for her.

Love these smiles

It was now time for more sightseeing and then find some lunch.  Maybe lunch first?  No lunch just crazy people wondering up and down the street trying to sell you weird stuff.

The streets are alive with crazy people.

We retraced our steps and made it back to the metro station.  We found the bus back to the airport. Once again no place to stop for lunch or ones we were brave enough to eat at.  We made it to the airport, found lunch, and found our gate.  It was now time to wait, cross our fingers, and say a few prayers that we can make it home.  Checking out our options we decided to try the direct flight back to St George.  In the mean time Reganne was still on a BTS high let's watch the making of the BT21.

YEAH!!!
Seat assignments!!!!!

Checking out her merch.

Front and center
We had to split up.  I was in the front and
Reganne was in the back.

Show & Tell

I love this smile!!! We had a great day together exploring, having fun, and just being together.  We were home by 6:45 pm (YEP!!!) It was a full day.  I am now ready to sleep.