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LAX
Going through immigration at LAX's International Terminal was such a disappointment and embarrassment. I know they're doing some construction but there's no excuse for having so much litter and dirt on the ground. In Hong Kong, you'd be hard-pressed to find even a lone gum wrapper on the floor on the way to passport control. Why should America be the opposite? It's not that difficult to sweep every hour or by the looks of this place, even once a week would be an improvement!

PRO BEACH VOLLEYBALL
Nonetheless, it still felt great to be home. The weather was perfect and the beach was pumping, as summer in Southern California is in full swing (the last two photos were taken by John Vu). I rode my bike down the Strand and was able to catch the men's finals of the Hermosa Beach Open. FYI: AVP tournaments are no longer free to attend. The cheapest day ticket is $20 and they can be bought in advance online or at the match. To see the rest of the year's tour schedule, log on to AVP.com.

THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN L.A.
L.A. Sightseeing, Tours, Attractions & more



THE JAWBONE
Thanks to California's new hands-free driving law (Vehicle Code Section 23123), I stepped up to the plate and got the best Bluetooth headset on the market. The new tiny Jawbone is a comfortable cordless earpiece that has received rave reviews (I did my research) because it can accurately separate speech from ambient noise. No matter if I'm driving with my top open on the California freeways or walking down the busy streets of Berlin -- the person on the other end will be able to hear me just fine. It retails for $129.99 at Jawbone.com and works with just about any cell phone with Bluetooth.

NORTH COUNTY SAN DIEGO
Perfect timing for me to use the Jawbone was when I drove down to San Diego for my friends Sean and Lisa's wedding. They got married in Rancho Santa Fe in the modern Church of the Nativity where the ceremony lasted just 15 minutes. It was the perfect amount of time and I couldn't believe it was a Catholic ceremony – I was prepared for at least a good hour. Afterwards, the over -the-top reception was at the Rancho Valencia Resort (5921 Valencia Circle, Rancho Santa Fe, CA, Tel: 858-756- 1123) and my feet are still hurting from all the dancing. I spent the night at the Delmar Hilton with most of the other guests. Del Mar is located in North County San Diego about 20 minutes away from downtown and the airport. The three-story hotel has 257 spacious guest rooms that were comfortable and reasonable (rates were $159). The best part, besides its location to the Del Mar racetrack and fairgrounds, is that it has Hilton's new Serenity Bed Collection which makes it altogether too difficult to get up early in the morning. Hilton San Diego/Del Mar, 15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA; Tel: 1-858-792-5200.

THINGS TO DO AND SEE IN SAN DIEGO
San Diego Sightseeing, Tours, Attractions & more

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