Hey Little Imp -- I know tomorrow is your trip. Have the funnest time possible. I can't wait to hear your impression of the mainland. But, of course, LA is not really like the rest of the mainland. It's one of my favourite places to visit. It's HUGE!!!! Don't forget to look for movie stars. I always look but I never see any. If you go to Santa Monica (by the beach) you will be at my very favourite place in LA. It's the one place I never miss when I'm there. The boardwalk and beach and the park that runs along the ocean are just too cool for words (to me) YMMV. Anyway -- have tons of fun. Take some pics and tell us all about it.