Snap shot of the Daily Events

Venice Beach was really sunny and had lots of shops with cheap t shirts. I was also fascinated by the variety of different bongs they had and the druggies trying to convince people that marijuana was healthy... S.Baek

Big shift in culture going from the wide streets of South Pasadina to the somewhat dodgy Venice Beach. Hollywood was the same sorta thing, theatres and flashy restaurants mixed in with street dealers. Real great experience of a really different yet quite similar culture. Oscar Clarke

The footballs was an awesome experience, introduced the Americans to a few chants. Unfortunately Poly lost by one point with 4 seconds to go. Venice beach was really hot and sunny. A lot of aspiring rappers and dodgy people offering drugs. Whole of that beach was quite dodgy but saw some impressive paddle tennis and some stereotypical policeman with aviators and guns. McDermott

The football game was just like the movies, was awesome seeing how passionate some people are about it especially in the final moments. Venice beach wasn't what I expected, was full of people trying to leech money off you with many "soon to be famous" rappers asking me to buy their CD. Also got a chance to have a workout at the Venice beach exercise bars which was great. - Esterhuizen

Highlights so far are Venice beach and the delicious and nutritious meals I have been able to find myself. South California has some darn good wraps.. Mmm. Asher, Kyle and I hired some bikes at Venice beach and cruised along the waterfront where, as Kyle mentioned above, we found some sweet exercise bars and got in a nice workout. But our efforts were put to shame by this one guy who was casually doing muscle ups and sets of 10m rope climbs with no legs.mUniversal studios was pretty boring though, hopefully magic mountain is better. I just looked out the window. We have arrived at magic mountain. Yes... T.Batts

TOUCHDOWN! An epic atmosphere at the football game; apart from the poly losing it was a great experience. Venice beach was an interesting place, had interesting people and interesting things, was cool watching people produce an 'Air Jordan' ad and to get interviewed for a promotion of a chocolate bar called Klondike (??). The tour at universal studios was fascinating seeing all the scenes from popular movies and tv shows. Magic Mountain 6 Flags...Wow - H.Watt

A few amazing and interesting experiences so far! We went to Venice Beach yesterday and boy was it both amazing and a bit weird. some amazing and beautiful views - especially whilst riding a bike along the long strip of Venice beach until we reached Santa Monica Pier. After this we then had a fun filled day ahead at Universal Studios. Today we drove to Magic Mountain and all I could say is "AHHHHHHH" it was truly amazing riding all the huge thrilling rides that took you on a crazy ride that left you trying to find the nearest wall or rail to recover. Overall having a great time and this heat is just insane!
- Asher Meltzer

So far everything is going good, apart from throwing up on the bus... twice. And relieving myself in a Gatorade bottle.. once. Today we went to magic mountain it was AMAZING the roller coasters are insane. Having a great time. -Guy Kilmister

The football game was everything I thought it would be, complete with cheerleaders and the winning touchdown being scored in the last 4 seconds. Venice beach was a bit like hollywood boulevard- lots of homeless people and dodgy shops. Today at magic mountain we spent the day riding roller coasters which were amazing!- Hamish Kerr

I'm a bad boy, 'cause I don't even miss her, and I'm a bad boy for breaking her heart, and I'm free, free fallin' - T. Petty

Chucked out a Haka at the end of the day at Universal Studios- we've got a winning pickup method for the USA! F.Boswell

Have really been enjoying myself for the past few days, the roller coasters were so much fun and so huge, what an amazing experience!- K.Madgwick

I'd say at Venice beach most people were high.... The theme park was really fun with great rides. Josh Ellis