Cam, I didn't take up residency there, but I was in the States with work for 2 occasions - 1983 and 1988.
The first in '83, LA was preparing for the '84 Olympics - LAX in particular was in turmoil, with a temporary inflatable terminal building while extensions happened. Rented a small condo at Marina Del Rey for that stay.
2nd stay in '88 (hitched by then) we stayed at Manhattan Beach. Both very nice communities.
Air quality often left a lot to be desired. But I found the people friendly and polite - 'specially to Aussies. There was no crime in those areas (though I did get off the Harbour Freeway at the wrong spot once and got worried about the ghetto neighbourhood I ended up in).
But I have very positive memories of the people and place.
Phil, Yeh I really like America, have been here nearly ten years now. I am pretty poorly travelled on the west coast of the US though. So I am enjoying being over this side of the country so I can have a good look around.
'Sworn to no party, and of no sect am I.' Frederick Vosper's republican motto.
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