Day 1 - 7th of March - Flew from Melbourne to LAX. Good flight, heaps of leg room, 3 seats to share between Phil and myself so made it very comfortable, not to mention the lion's share of VB and Gin & Tonics. Landed in L.A at about 7am, and got the free hostel shuttle to the Adventurers Backpackers in Inglewood. Very interesting place, …