Goodbye America. :(

On the last day, we went on a coach city tour. First, the bus went past China Town.

A gazebo/bandstand with intricate filigree metalwork.

The bus stopped at Hollywood Boulevard.

whereby we were given about two hours for shopping, lunch and all other conveniences.

El Capitan Theatre

A movie palace operated by the Walt Disney Company.

If there's one movie character I love most,

it's JACK SPARROW.
I LOVE JACK SPARROW.
[Sad, the above is not Johnny Depp. This copy lacks the essence of the character]

I intended to snap a picture of the Joker and Batman but I know everyone's eyes are swaying to the right. :S





Grauman's Chinese Theatre

Just outside the theatre:

Director - John Woo
[directed Mission Impossible 2, Red Cliff and so on]

Film Director - Steven Spielberg
Among his films : Jaws, ET, Jurassic Park

Kodak Theatre

This theatre opened in 2001 on Hollywood Boulevard at Highland Avenue, where the historic Hollywood Hotel once stood, is now where the Oscars are held.

From the Walk of Fame to the Wall of Fame

Mohamed Ahli and his namesake on the wall [Muhammad Ali's star].

Walk of Fame broke tradition by taking Muhammad's Ali's star to their wall because Muhammad Ali did not wish to be stepped on.
[Any takers for the ceiling perhaps? sky next?]


BIG BIRD.
From one of my childhood favourite series - Sesame Street.

After grabbing lunch, we hit the road again.
We screamed past Beverly Hills, 90210.


Beverly Hills City Hall, one of the architectural features of Beverly Hills Cop movies.

We went through Rodeo Drive, the place where hot haute couture lives.

Beverly-Wilshire Hotel

This E-shaped, Italian renaissance architectural styled structure is built of special Tuscan stone and Carrara marble.

JIMMY CHOO of Malaysia

NIKETOWN

HUGO BOSS

CHANEL

DOLCE AND GABANNA

BEBE

We were given two hours to shop at Santa Monica.
But we were more interested in the beach.

Enticingly gorgeous , ain't it?

I doubt the guys enjoyed the beach as much as us girls, going footloose and fancy free since they:
1. didn't want to take off their shoes.
2. didn't want to get their shoes wet.
[except for Zi Yang who joined in the fun
unless they're bird-watching. Hmm...]

My spontaneous cheeky side got the better of me and I tried to get their shoes wet for a lesson of total enjoyment but it backfired when I became guilty of being mean as well. Sorry wet shoes, you really shouldn't be worn.


Summary of what happened next [in order].
1. shopping
2. back on the bus
3. headed to airport
4. had dinner
5. flew to Singapore
6. from Singapore, flew back to Penang
7. dinner with all Ambassadors and family

8. Home sweet home! :)


That's the end. :(

I would like to conclude with complimentary words to each ambassador. :)

I shall begin from the left.

1. Jia Wen

Conscientious and is a good sport who adjust easily to her surroundings.

2. Pang Zi Yang

Super sociable and hilarious in his own way.

3. Jan Jee

She is an entrepreneur and considerate of others.

4. Alicia Ng

She's sincere, transparent, and honorable.

5. Stephanie Tan

Stephanie is a guileless, frank, tenacious and sociable person.

6. Niresh Kaur

Her laugh is contagious. She is enthusiastic and an opportunist.

7. Kendra

Sweet, simple and comfortable to be around.

8. Mei Yan

An amiable diplomatic individual who is well-respected by her peers.

9. Richard

Helpful and ready to share his two cents.

10. Bob Foo

Childlike, transparent, funny and affable.

11. Adrian Ewe

He is one caring, congenial dude.

12. Mohamed Ahli

A friendly, jovial sport and loquacious once you get to know him.

13. Ken Shen

A humble optimist.