LEGALLY DRIVING

Got insurance today, so I can drive around legally.   I've done a few trips today to sort out some stuff - insurance, AAA membership, the phone - so getting used to the driving over here.  Right hand side of the road and the traffic, as well as some different road rules are keeping me on my toes!  No-one has beeped me yet, which is amazing because Rein told me it happens all the time for quite minor incidences.

The TomTom works great for getting around, but the suction cap won't stick to the windscreen!  Will have to take it back to Best Buy for a refund.  I could exchange it there, but I can get a full refund and Rein's found the same GPS somewhere else for cheaper, so I may as well do that.

Looking into places to climb now.  I still have a few things to get (camping supplies, kit out the car, get it serviced, buy some more climbing gear, etc), but after this weekend I'll be ready to go!  Santa Monica Mountains looks good and close, so I'll post some messages on climbing forums to see if I can get partners to climb with.

Super Bowl this Sunday!  Rein has invited me to come along to a mate's party, so that should be awesome fun.

Ripped the rear 2 seats out of the van and stored them in Rein's warehouse, so now it is basically a cargo van with carpet in the back.  Loads of room for sleeping etc behind the front seats.  Can't wait to kit it out and get on the road!