(Monday) This is the day we get up in New York, and go to bed in Wellington (on Wednesday). Had a "car" booked at 3 - as compared to a taxi. These are the ubiqituous black Lincoln sedans which I had decided were taxis of some sort. Did a fixed price deal with the porter, so it was only $2 more than the taxi in. That was a much nicer way to travel - more comfortable, very polite driver, not a racing driver, classical music, and much more space in the back. The moment we left the hotel it started raining. Perfect timing.
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| Sunset over Manhattan |
Flew west with the sun in the pilots eyes until we got left behind and darkness decended over the land. The cloud cleared and had a great view of the the lights from the towns below. Flew over the city of Milwalkee.
Reached LA about 5 hours later, with a 3 hour time difference, so it's about 10:30pm. City lights looked impressive during our approach (more photos). Still my birthday. Once inside turned on my phone and got a birthday wishes text from Lisa! As on our journey over we stayed on the same plane, in the same seats - 49A and 49B - so just had to exit the aircraft and stand around until it was time to board again.
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| Coming into Los Angeles about 10:30 pm |
Took off still behind schedule at 12:30 am, but caught up a bit I think. Predicted flight time 12:30 hours.
Now 4 hours to go to Auckland.
