HAPPY NEW YEAR!

So we thought you guys might like to hear how we celebrated coming into 2009. In the early afternoon we scoped out what Lonley Planet (the travel book we purchaced) told us was a fun strip of bars. It looked a little different than home, but we still figured it would be fun considering there were bars and clubs lining the street. After a few beers in the hostel (trying to stay on a budget) we strolled up to the main street and hit up the bar that seemed to have the biggest crowd. At first the completely decked out drag queens checking out our ID's seemed all in the New Year's spirit, but on further glance we realized we may be the only straight people trying to enter the bar. Realizing this we took off to find another bar....same situation. The guy at this door asked us if we were here for "the show", looking at him confused we asked "what show?" He looked at us like we were from another planet and then pointed to a poster. We realized it was a lip syncing talent show preformed by drag queens. Turns out we were at the wrong part of town for 2 straight girls. (Well I guess we looked like a pretty cute couple!!!) We decided "what the heck" lets just stay! It was too late to try and get anywhere else. We stayed and watched what was like watching a Britney Spears music video. Lights...cameras...disco balls....fans...perfect choreography and of course lip syncing. Needless to say, it was one of the most memorable, and unexpected nights we have ever had. It turned out to be a great time and a great way to bring in 2009!

Almost a full day later, we recovered at Mission Bay, a beautiful beach! It reminded us a lot of Laguna Beach in CA. Hope you guys have as much fun celebrating New Year's Eve tonight as we did last night! Miss you all!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!