DBAHO Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 I may be actually heading to the States in about a month. My Dad has a work contract over in Phoenix, Arizona for a few months, and hopefully I'll be able to go for a few weeks after exams (Jason's already offered to chauffeur me around Los Angeles ). Just wondering, to anyone who's actually been there before, what are the sights to see, and anything you could recommend to do would be helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wong & Owens Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 From my limited experience, Phoenix is a pretty boring city. However, Arizona has all kinds of neat things to see, especially if your a nature fan. Grand Canyon is the obvious first choice, the Joshua Tree National Forest is really cool, but you'd only want to spend a few minutes there. Hoover dam isn't too far away, Vegas is a reasonable drive from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted May 26, 2005 Author Share Posted May 26, 2005 QUOTE(Wong & Owens @ May 27, 2005 -> 12:35 AM) Vegas is a reasonable drive from there. If only I was 21. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 I agree, you gotta be a very specific kind of person to live in and enjoy Arizona. If you're city guy, who likes the people and noise and atmosphere and the hustle and bustle, you might not enjoy it. If you liked the desert, rocks, scenery, tranquility and limited nightlife, it's for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Phoenix bored me to hell. However, Sedona is really an amazing place. Look up Sedona, Arizona online and really consider the drive. It's simply amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ May 26, 2005 -> 08:52 AM) I agree, you gotta be a very specific kind of person to live in and enjoy Arizona. If you're city guy, who likes the people and noise and atmosphere and the hustle and bustle, you might not enjoy it. If you liked the desert, rocks, scenery, tranquility and limited nightlife, it's for you. Yeah, it's not like he lives near the king of barren wastelands...the Outback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ May 26, 2005 -> 02:55 PM) Yeah, it's not like he lives near the king of barren wastelands...the Outback. lol, doesn't mean he enjoys it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted May 26, 2005 Author Share Posted May 26, 2005 QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ May 27, 2005 -> 12:55 AM) Yeah, it's not like he lives near the king of barren wastelands...the Outback. Excuse me, I only live 20 minutes away from Melbourne. It's not like I'm living in the outback with a big campfire going every - day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ May 26, 2005 -> 08:58 AM) lol, doesn't mean he enjoys it. ...at least his has kangaroos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ May 26, 2005 -> 09:00 AM) Excuse me, I only live 20 minutes away from Melbourne. It's not like I'm living in the outback with a big campfire going every - day. Settle down Outback Jack, I'm sure you're very civilized. ...how else would you know how to prepare a wallaby? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ May 26, 2005 -> 03:00 PM) Excuse me, I only live 20 minutes away from Melbourne. It's not like I'm living in the outback with a big campfire going every - day. Look at this way, people retire in Arizona. The up side is you're not that far from Mexico, California or Vegas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted May 26, 2005 Author Share Posted May 26, 2005 QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ May 27, 2005 -> 01:01 AM) Settle down Outback Jack, I'm sure you're very civilized. ...how else would you know how to prepare a wallaby? I have actually eaten kangaroo before cooked on the campfire. Tastes a lot like ummmm half lamb half chicken if I could put my finger on it. Just for you Addison, I'll have to send you a copy one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ May 26, 2005 -> 09:02 AM) I have actually eaten kangaroo before cooked on the campfire. Tastes a lot like ummmm half lamb half chicken if I could put my finger on it. Just for you Addison, I'll have to send you a copy one day. Shipping and Handeling is on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted May 26, 2005 Author Share Posted May 26, 2005 QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ May 27, 2005 -> 01:02 AM) Look at this way, people retire in Arizona. The up side is you're not that far from Mexico, California or Vegas. I don't even know if I would be able to drive over there considering I'm still on my Probationary License down here (when you get your license, you have your P's for 3 years, then you get your full driver's license). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ May 26, 2005 -> 03:04 PM) I don't even know if I would be able to drive over there considering I'm still on my Probationary License down here (when you get your license, you have your P's for 3 years, then you get your full driver's license). How old r u? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted May 26, 2005 Author Share Posted May 26, 2005 QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ May 27, 2005 -> 01:05 AM) How old r u? 19 turning 20 in September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ May 26, 2005 -> 03:05 PM) 19 turning 20 in September. You can drive here, I think you get a permit at 16 and a license at 18 in most states, you'll be fine. Belive me, you'll want to drive otta Az.......often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ May 26, 2005 -> 10:08 AM) You can drive here, I think you get a permit at 16 and a license at 18 in most states, you'll be fine. Belive me, you'll want to drive otta Az.......often. I don't think he can if it's a rental car.. unless he drives without telling them. Check the rental agreements (I think you can view one online). I think for those from outside the US you must have an equal to a DL here that allows you to drive alone.. which could mean that if you can't drive alone there.. you can't drive alone here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AddisonStSox Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 QUOTE(Steff @ May 26, 2005 -> 09:13 AM) I don't think he can if it's a rental car.. unless he drives without telling them. Check the rental agreements (I think you can view one online). I think for those from outside the US you must have an equal to a DL here that allows you to drive alone.. which could mean that if you can't drive alone there.. you can't drive alone here. ...not only that; I'm pretty sure you need to be at least 21 years of age to drive a rental. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted May 26, 2005 Author Share Posted May 26, 2005 QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ May 27, 2005 -> 01:19 AM) ...not only that; I'm pretty sure you need to be at least 21 years of age to drive a rental. That's what I've heard briefly, but I'll have to check it out in more detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilMonkey Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 My Phoenix experiences were mostly limited to bars, so I guess that doesn't help. There is a restaurant called Chuey's that has some damn good homemade salsa. There is also a zoo there somewhere, but I was unimpressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ May 26, 2005 -> 03:20 PM) That's what I've heard briefly, but I'll have to check it out in more detail. Live a little, get someone to rent it for you, drive all you wnat. If you get pulled over, play foreigner, I didn't know the law, blah , blah. Besides, you'll be long gone before any court dates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted May 26, 2005 Author Share Posted May 26, 2005 QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ May 27, 2005 -> 01:26 AM) Live a little, get someone to rent it for you, drive all you wnat. If you get pulled over, play foreigner, I didn't know the law, blah , blah. Besides, you'll be long gone before any court dates. Didn't you watch that Simpsons episode? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 QUOTE(AddisonStSox @ May 26, 2005 -> 10:19 AM) ...not only that; I'm pretty sure you need to be at least 21 years of age to drive a rental. Forgot about that... Sheesh... it's tough getting old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 QUOTE(DBAH0 @ May 26, 2005 -> 03:28 PM) Didn't you watch that Simpsons episode? ........and you're young, you'll get a slap on the wrist and have a good story that you can exaggerate all you want when you get back for the ladies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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