Mark P Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Anyone from L.A? My 12 year old son and are going to Sydney for the World Martial Arts Games and will be transiting L.A. both going and coming, with something like a 24 hour layover. So we will be spending 1 night (both going and coming) in the city. I would like to know where to stay? Should I stay near the airport (LAX) and get a taxi, bus to wherever the sites are? Or is there another area, (Street, burb, buro, etc) away from the airport, that has things to do / see that you would suggest we stay in. Any and all opinions are appreciated. While Iââ¬â¢m asking anyone ever been to Sydney and have advice on what to do and what to avoid? Iââ¬â¢ve been to Darwin, Australia before but not Sydney. Thank Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erby Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Been too long since I've been there, like 33 years, but make sure you get him to the beach there or Sydney. I'd also stay REAL close to LAX. You get up the next morning, you don't want to be fighting traffic to get back to the airport in time to catch your flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocon Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 I live 5 miles from LAX in Redondo Beach. Rolsenn@aol.com Send me an email and we will get you set up. Ramon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 It'd be a shame to pass through LA without eating at Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles. Are you going to the WMA games as spectators or participants? - Jim Katen, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Stanley Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 My 12 yr old grand son just got his 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do in Philadelphia. He also contracted swine flu while there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Whitmore Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 My 12 yr old grand son just got his 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do in Philadelphia. He also contracted swine flu while there With all of his skills, I'm sure he can kick it[:-slaphap But seriously, I hope he's feeling better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted August 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 I live 5 miles from LAX in Redondo Beach. Rolsenn@aol.com Send me an email and we will get you set up. Ramon Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted August 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 It'd be a shame to pass through LA without eating at Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles. Are you going to the WMA games as spectators or participants? - Jim Katen, Oregon Is there really a "Roscoe's", because the name sounds like a joke, but one never knows. My son Chris (12) is the youngest member of the U.S. Martial Arts team and will be representing the U.S. & competing in 4 events: Traditional Forms, Weapons, Extreme Musical Form & Sparing. Iââ¬â¢ll be on the side lines trying to keep my blood pressure down and not grin like a complete idiot. This is the Olympics of the Martial Arts world. There will be over 1000 athletes from over 40 countries. http://www.worldmartialartsgames.com/ The games are Sept 12 & 13. We leave on Sept 3rd, so weââ¬â¢ll have a bit of vacation as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Whitmore Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Mark, Would you mind posting a clip of your son in action on You Tube when you get back? I'd love to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted August 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Mark, Would you mind posting a clip of your son in action on You Tube when you get back? I'd love to see it. It will be my pleasure; it does not take much to get me to brag on my son. Hopefully it will be a gold medal performance. I just bought a new video camera just for the occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bain Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 It'd be a shame to pass through LA without eating at Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles. Are you going to the WMA games as spectators or participants? - Jim Katen, Oregon Is there really a "Roscoe's", because the name sounds like a joke, but one never knows. My son Chris (12) is the youngest member of the U.S. Martial Arts team and will be representing the U.S. & competing in 4 events: Traditional Forms, Weapons, Extreme Musical Form & Sparing. Iââ¬â¢ll be on the side lines trying to keep my blood pressure down and not grin like a complete idiot. This is the Olympics of the Martial Arts world. There will be over 1000 athletes from over 40 countries. http://www.worldmartialartsgames.com/ The games are Sept 12 & 13. We leave on Sept 3rd, so weââ¬â¢ll have a bit of vacation as well. So I have to ask . . . what's Extreme Musical Form? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Is there really a "Roscoe's", because the name sounds like a joke, but one never knows. I never joke about food. Check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roscoe's_H ... nd_Waffles (Though I've heard that it's gone all trendy. ) My son Chris (12) is the youngest member of the U.S. Martial Arts team and will be representing the U.S. & competing in 4 events: Traditional Forms, Weapons, Extreme Musical Form & Sparing. Iââ¬â¢ll be on the side lines trying to keep my blood pressure down and not grin like a complete idiot. This is the Olympics of the Martial Arts world. There will be over 1000 athletes from over 40 countries. http://www.worldmartialartsgames.com/ The games are Sept 12 & 13. We leave on Sept 3rd, so weââ¬â¢ll have a bit of vacation as well. Sounds like a blast and a great experience for him. I'm looking forward to hearing all about it. But seriously, the boy needs to be exposed to soul food. - Jim Katen, Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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