seobaina
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Hi all
Well, I've been back a few weeks so I guess I should start writing up this triprep whilst I can still remember.
For an intro please go here:
Intro
I shall start by saying that I completely failed to take any photos on the first day. VERY unlike me but it was just a travelling day so I suppose it's not too bad a thing. It's also why I'm combing day 1 and 2 though.
So the morning started nice and early for me with a trip to the airport at 7am. I was due to meet Andy at 8am and, as it happens, traffic was great so we were there in plenty of time.
Having met with Andy we headed to the USA always desk. We'd checked-in online so we got through very quickly. What was slightly freaky was that the woman on security looked at our passports and said "oh I remember you guys, going away together again huh?'. We looked at each other a little freaked but I guess you don't get many people travelling together who share a birthday but are not twins *shrug*.
Anyway, we got through quickly, boarded the plane (we were sat near the wing) and had a very smooth flight. I like US Airways because they try to avoid turbulence, and I'm terrified of turbulence. They (apparently) will fly higher to avoid it. Certainly we didn't really have any. Smooth flight. As a nervous flyer I preempt and take tablets so I attempted to watch Hitchcock but kept falling asleep. What I saw was very, very good.
We landed in Philadelphia and it took a little while to get through immigration but not too bad. They opened up the USA ones when the line for non US citizens became way too long. Anyway, we grabbed some lunch, shopped a little then boarded the next plane to San Fran.
Best thing we did whilst waiting was buy some travel pillows. They were on offer at 2 for $22 which we though was ok cause they are very comfy. I'm so glad we did it because there is no entertainment on the internal 6 hour flights and I was soooo tired. I'd only had 2 hours sleep the night before (last minute printing, sorting etc). I slept for the first 2 hours but then the next four DRAAAAGGGEED! I couldn't get comfy and I was bored, etc. Andy gave me his iPad with the new Disney animation app, which did entertain me for a while, and I read for a while. I think we'd both just got to that restless point though.
Again it was a smooth flight, with just one random bump, and we landed ahead of time. The baggage, however, took ages to come off so by the time we got our bags we were back on the original schedule.
Having taken the air train to the Alamo desk we were relieved that the line in front of us was only 2 people long. I'd used the Brit Alamo link so nearly everything was included. I was very glad Andy was with me though cause the guy behind the desk was desperate to sell us the last insurance. He tried every trick he could to freak me out and in my sleepy state he actually started to succeed. In fact, he did succeed cause I carried the doubt with me for days. Anyway, Andy luckily stood by our initial decision and stood up to the guy and we walked away with our original deal.
We got to the garage and the woman looked at our booking, shrugged and said, take the silver one just over there. I'm sure we were upgraded for free cause we had booked an economy car and this car was not economy. It was just all on it's own in the section but I didn't see which section it was. I think she just figured she'd send that one out and clear the area.
I LOVED our car (well my car ). It was comfortable, easy to drive, quick to respond. Loved it! The journey to our hotel (the El Camino Inn, Daly City) was only 15 mins but it feels longer when you're tired and don't know where you are going. We did eventually find it and the hotel was lovely.
I should probably say motel. It wasn't luxurious but it was clean, roomie and the staff were friendly and helpful. The only downside I'd say is that it didn't have air con so we got pretty hot during the night. Our room had a queen bed and a single.
After a slight trauma where Andy found his skin toner had leaked all over his sponge bag we got to bed about 24 hours after we'd met at the airport. Long day but successful.
Day two coming up.....
Well, I've been back a few weeks so I guess I should start writing up this triprep whilst I can still remember.
For an intro please go here:
Intro
I shall start by saying that I completely failed to take any photos on the first day. VERY unlike me but it was just a travelling day so I suppose it's not too bad a thing. It's also why I'm combing day 1 and 2 though.
So the morning started nice and early for me with a trip to the airport at 7am. I was due to meet Andy at 8am and, as it happens, traffic was great so we were there in plenty of time.
Having met with Andy we headed to the USA always desk. We'd checked-in online so we got through very quickly. What was slightly freaky was that the woman on security looked at our passports and said "oh I remember you guys, going away together again huh?'. We looked at each other a little freaked but I guess you don't get many people travelling together who share a birthday but are not twins *shrug*.
Anyway, we got through quickly, boarded the plane (we were sat near the wing) and had a very smooth flight. I like US Airways because they try to avoid turbulence, and I'm terrified of turbulence. They (apparently) will fly higher to avoid it. Certainly we didn't really have any. Smooth flight. As a nervous flyer I preempt and take tablets so I attempted to watch Hitchcock but kept falling asleep. What I saw was very, very good.
We landed in Philadelphia and it took a little while to get through immigration but not too bad. They opened up the USA ones when the line for non US citizens became way too long. Anyway, we grabbed some lunch, shopped a little then boarded the next plane to San Fran.
Best thing we did whilst waiting was buy some travel pillows. They were on offer at 2 for $22 which we though was ok cause they are very comfy. I'm so glad we did it because there is no entertainment on the internal 6 hour flights and I was soooo tired. I'd only had 2 hours sleep the night before (last minute printing, sorting etc). I slept for the first 2 hours but then the next four DRAAAAGGGEED! I couldn't get comfy and I was bored, etc. Andy gave me his iPad with the new Disney animation app, which did entertain me for a while, and I read for a while. I think we'd both just got to that restless point though.
Again it was a smooth flight, with just one random bump, and we landed ahead of time. The baggage, however, took ages to come off so by the time we got our bags we were back on the original schedule.
Having taken the air train to the Alamo desk we were relieved that the line in front of us was only 2 people long. I'd used the Brit Alamo link so nearly everything was included. I was very glad Andy was with me though cause the guy behind the desk was desperate to sell us the last insurance. He tried every trick he could to freak me out and in my sleepy state he actually started to succeed. In fact, he did succeed cause I carried the doubt with me for days. Anyway, Andy luckily stood by our initial decision and stood up to the guy and we walked away with our original deal.
We got to the garage and the woman looked at our booking, shrugged and said, take the silver one just over there. I'm sure we were upgraded for free cause we had booked an economy car and this car was not economy. It was just all on it's own in the section but I didn't see which section it was. I think she just figured she'd send that one out and clear the area.
I LOVED our car (well my car ). It was comfortable, easy to drive, quick to respond. Loved it! The journey to our hotel (the El Camino Inn, Daly City) was only 15 mins but it feels longer when you're tired and don't know where you are going. We did eventually find it and the hotel was lovely.
I should probably say motel. It wasn't luxurious but it was clean, roomie and the staff were friendly and helpful. The only downside I'd say is that it didn't have air con so we got pretty hot during the night. Our room had a queen bed and a single.
After a slight trauma where Andy found his skin toner had leaked all over his sponge bag we got to bed about 24 hours after we'd met at the airport. Long day but successful.
Day two coming up.....