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Jens Backeman

Universal Studios

The alarm went off at eight, so I could get an early start towards Universal Studios. Quick breakfast and a goodbye to dad. Smooth subway ride, and then on a tram-like bus from the subway… 

Santa Monica and LAFC

We got up around 8, and after verifying that the game United-Chelsea was on the television, we went downstairs to fetch some breakfast. Glorious victory over the blue made this a terrific start to the… 

Observatory and baseball

Sleep-in, got up around 9, and headed downstairs for a continental breakfast. Not that much, but it will suffice. Went out separate ways, dad looking for an art museum and I some shopping street. It… 

Hellooooo Los Angeles!

The alarm went off a 8:15 to go down to the beach and go for a short swim in the Pacific Ocean, who knows when that opportunity will come again. We had to ask a… 

Highway 1

Rather quick morning, getting up, packing the last of our stuff, and then checking out. Left the bag in the reception while getting the car at a hotel a few blocks away. The Hertz desk… 

With a view

Woke up with the feeling of a cold. We went out for breakfast, and then I returned to the room for some rest while Dad went out looking for more record shops. At around 14,… 

Alcatraz

The alarm went off at 6:30 for a quick shower before we headed out to catch a bus towards the Alcatraz cruise terminal. We had spotted a cafĂ© there where we could get breakfast. Everything… 

Exploring SanFran

We didn’t set an alarm this morning, just woke up around 8:30. Headed down to the same diner as I was at yesterday, for breakfast. Cable Car Pancakes tasted as good today. Went down to… 

Waking up in SF

Woke up earlier than I had in mind, but felt pretty fresh anyway. Unpacked the bags and sorted through them (to some extent) so it wouldn’t be such a mess when Dad arrived tonight. Grabbed… 

Going to San Francisco

The alarm went off at 5:45, not really pleasant. Got up and packed the last couple of items I had, brought the pillow to donation, and the rest of the sleeping gear in a trash… 

Last day at the Jamboree

When I woke up, Henrik had already left. Martin and Michael were packing up their stuff. Found a package from “The Jamboree Team” at the door. Not really sure, but I suspect it to be… 

Last day with the gang

Woke up and took the usual shower, it was, however, unusually high temperature, almost warm! Had breakfast with Henrik and then said goodbye since he is leaving really early tomorrow morning, and I’m probably going… 

Thank you Ambassadors

I had the morning off, but everyone was supposed to be at work at noon for a team meeting and then prepare for the reception. Got up at 8 and did the usual morning routine.… 

Trip to Charleston

We split into different rooms, girls on the top floor, two guys on the large couch in the living room, and I’m alone on a cot in the basement. Dark, cool, and quiet. That was… 

Leaving the campsite for a day

Slow morning since my shift didn’t start until 13, Henrik and I had breakfast together. I showed up at our trailer at 10 to start on the blog posts again. The ambassadors are producing a…