(1) How did the chick in seat 66B get First Class meals (on real crockery I might add) delivered to her whilst the rest of us were delving into itty bitty boxes of undefinable this and that? Her fillet steak with steamed veggies definitely had a touch of the Neil Perry's about it which I can't say for my mushroom 'n mac cheese which I think was delivered from Spotless Catering....
(2) Does a queue of people lurking around the bathroom waiting for their turn and doing some stretches constitute (what is now an illegal) congregation? It's against US law to stand in a group on a plane now. Hell, footy trips on their way to end of season shenanigans better be careful. Standings around drinking free warm beer in plastic cups might get you arrested.
Anyhoo, an uneventful flight is what we all aspire to and that is what we got so all was well. A slight Mags type panic when I thought I had lost my phone but once found, we were good to go.
Got into LAX like zombies but a triple, frappe, chocca, mocca, vanilla concoction perked up The Teenager.
And a cuddle from dad and a plain bagel from Starbucks for Rose.
An airport pickup from and old friend was a luxury and an hour later we were warmly welcomed into their lovely home in Sacrsdale.
Although the sun was setting, we got our first glimpse of the Manhattan skyline, the Empire State Building instantly recognisable. I don't know if it was sleep deprivation, or not being able to share all of this with mum but I do believe I teared up as I saw it in the distance. And then a sighting of the Corona Park Unisphere totally put me in heaven (well, Queens).
The drive took us on the Bronx River Parkway, a beautiful tree lined stretch of road that was opened to traffic in 1925.
After some lovely healthy, fresh food, the jetlag was kept at bay by watching the Grandfinal replay. Our battle against fatigue was far more successful than the Swannies battle against the Hawks.
So it's off to bed we go and onto Woodbury Common tomorrow - a shopping mall that makes Marion or DFO look like the corner store.
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