And then... we flew to California

We knew that we want to go to NYC but we didn't know where to go next. Our top choice for some time was Costa Rica described by many as a baby friendly place but somehow we were not convinced. Finally, we decided to go to California. I was there in sad September 2001 and wanted to change the image of these places in my head. P. has never seen anything in US apart from NYC. And! Our family was there in holidays so it was another added value. 
We landed in LA, rented our American dodge and drove through freeways and highways. 
First stop was the Orange County in LA area where the brother of P.'s cousin's wife (!) lives. 

Not only we had the back house only for us but we were welcomed by this amazing package with champagne, toys for Gaia, suncream, thermos bag and many many other useful things. Thanks Christy once again!

By the way, I felt like in Wisteria Lane walking on Orange streets...

 
 

We spent three days hanging around. We visited Huntington and Venice beaches and of course Hollywood. Fortunately, I knew that there is nothing to expect but P. was anyway shocked how ugly Hollywood is despite my warnings. Only a drive through Beverly Hills and Mulholland drive felt like in the movie. 

And a drink in Chateau Marmont of course where a valet drove our car away and every girl had a face and behaviour of Paris Hilton. 

 

 

And Gaia loved playing with her cousin Alex so much!