I rolled into Long beach soaked to the bone, and stopped at the visitor info station looking for a place to get out of the rain. Shirley (pictured without her consent) let me hang out while the rain passed- a bastion in hostile territory.... I changed into dry clothes, had some delicious free Ethiopian mocha flavored coffee (3 cups), and sat in a lounge chair recharging my various electronic devices and updating the blog using their free wireless internet! So there are some benefits to annoying touristy towns after all...