The Day of Ripley #2

Ahmar Wolf

The biggest difference between yesterday and today, I am on my laptop posting this… with 3 days left.

Ripley’s Odditorium was beyond fantastic and it started with this

The best minotaur I ever seen. While the museum itself was pure fun. Literally too may things to name https://www.ripleys.com/attractions/ripleys-believe-it-or-not-hollywood Hope to come back and see it.

In addition did you know the Chinese Theater was around there and so is where Jimmy Kimmel does his show. Although I do have photos I am unable to post them atm. Not my home and things are a bit confusing. Typical when where traveling.

The one thing I can mention is the Chinese Theater is quite a bit smaller. Than it looks in the old videos. They also have guards protecting the footprints. They where showing an old movie. Casablanca I think. TCM also had it’s own theater. It’s quite an are with tons of venders, drag queens people trying to get tourists to buy their $10 CD, as well as costume characters and tour operators. The sidewalks for the most part crowded. I think one of the biggest surprises that they are still sell maps to the home of celebrates.

BTW Mel’s Dinner who I would even describe as a touristy place. Really did have great food. I had a meat loaf sandwich that was fantastic.

We are off to the Getty Villa today

The Day of Ripley #1

Ahmar Wolf

Today i went to the Ripley Oddatorium in Hollywood, CA.

The adventure to meet up with yet another relative started with this

Turns out they live some distace away?, and a bus ride was called for.

Took a bit to meet up and parking.  Literally more crazy than Chicago

We went inside. Oh my

That will have to wait to tomorrow.

Hello from LA

Ahmar Wolf

After some 42 hours of traveling , across 3 different times zone. The train being stopped some 5 times, including a servicing and a suicide. I finally made it to LA. Met up with my cousins to where i am at now. Even went to the Oscars Museum.

On top of that i have a form of jet lag. Been hit upon by white trash. Whose sob story is so complicated i am amazed they could keep it straight. And someone who wanted the bible taught in school. Some journey folks.

So waz it worth it. Ask me again when i get home.

The one thing i can mention the Dining Car meals. Had 1 Beyond Burger… i think I’ll have it again on my return trip. The other selections are a bit overpriced in my opinion

Shout Out to Anthro New Mexico

Ahmar Wolf
Turns out Albuquerque has such a unique Amtrak station it shares with both Greyhound and the local commuter train. The station even has baggage service.

As for a update we are 2 hours late with A potential of being 3 hours late. Since they are servicing the train currently.

Spoke to my cousins all is set no matter my arrival time which is currently WTF happens

Somewhere in Kansas

Ahmar Wolf

The train journey has been okay so far. The crew is nice and they improved what they have at the Cafe.

We stopped about 4 times so far lights, and barges.

My seat mate i could do a post about but won’t.. it’s rare to get someone your okay with.

Found out dinner in the Dining car is $47 no matter what your order. Hope things are better for Breakfast and Lunch.

On The Road with Ahmar Wolf

Ahmar Wolf

Today is finally the day I start my 43 hour trip to LA. That is essentially 2 nights on the same train. At journeys end I am going to meet my cousins. All the while keeping them and those who are close to me, a clue what is happening, this is going to be tricky. For those who never taken a long haul journey on a train. It means there will be hours where I will have zero service on my cellphone. I brought books, movies and games to keep myself busy.

I kind of know what to expect, due to a journey to Washington DC a few years ago. The Dining Car will be a new experience.

In addition I put my Host app on my phone. What I will be posting and when is still a good question. So there will be times you check and nothing new. I have to wait to I get a signal. Saturday I hope I can use my laptop to give you a better idea what is going on… but we have to see.

All I can say what happens, I will be reporting. I know I leave a lot of questions. They are the same ones I am asking myself over and over again.

But please keep in mind this is the very 1st time we ever met, and I will admit I am nervous because of this.