Hi,
It was another busy day for us. We spent most of the day away from the house. The light rain was just a little annoying.
Well, I got a lot of right answers on this one. I know a few of you probably know this but just didn't answer.
"...I can see all obstacles in my way. Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind. It's gonna be a bright, bright sun-shiny day." Hint: It should be clear to you that it's an easy one.
This morning I got some vitamins that I can't get in Thailand. After that we had lunch with our friends Paul and Joy and Leilani, their five month old baby. She's a beautiful baby with a great smile and seemed pretty mellow. We got caught up on the latest news and had some good Thai food.
After lunch we dropped by the house, made a few calls, and headed for Alhambra to visit our friend Debby. She and Lisa have known each other since their teen years. More catching up on family news and what's going on in our lives. We had some interesting conversations about learning languages. She has been teaching English as a second language for years and had some great insights.
Our next stop was Altadena. Today was 'tech day'. Between the two of us we helped my mom clean out most of her 'inbox' on her computer. She belongs to several sororities and has a vast collection of minutes and agendas that has piled up. Later I showed her how to use the digital camera her sister Sara gave her. When we realized it was past dinner time, I went out and got some food and we took a break.
Tomorrow morning we have breakfast at Dinah's, and lunch in Chinatown. The tour continues.
Have a Beautiful Thursday.
Peace,
Danny
"You progress not through improving what has been done,
but reaching toward what has yet to be done."
~Kahlil Gibran
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Home
Hi,
It it currently raining in Culver City. It's still cold, but not as cold as yesterday in San Jose when we landed. We visited Palo Alto, and Oakland and made it back on the same day. Whew
The smooth song you remembered was "The Girl From Ipanema" by Stan Getz and Astrid Gilberto. Is this wishful thinking: "__ __ __ __ __ the rain has gone." Hint: It's officially easy Wednesday so you get a break.
Getting up at 3:45am was a very strange thing to do, for us. It was dark and cold, but we did it. The drive through the dark streets of the city felt like something mysterious was about to happen. It was. We were going to park our car, get on a bus, and then get on an airplane. That's mysterious. Hmm.
As we prepared for our descent into San Jose the pilot informed us that it was 39 degrees. Hey, that's just 7 above freezing. Turn this thing around. (Ha) This time we had scarves and gloves, which made a difference. What we really needed was one of the full face masks like people wear in Chiang Rai. I don't think security would have looked too kindly on that. You'd be seeing us on the news. Anyway, the coldest part was waiting for the bus to go to the rental car. When we got to our rental stall, there was a '09 Mazda 6 waiting for us. What a nice car. Bigger than the '6' we're driving in L.A. Feels like a luxury car with that ride that floats. I'll just file that away for future times.
After the ice was scraped off the windows, we drove north to Palo Alto and picked up Lisa's Dad, Joe, and headed out for breakfast. This is always a special time, catching up over a meal and filling in the blanks of our lives. He has another art show coming up and we now understand all it takes, and some of what he's going through. Back in his studio, we got to see some of the work, framed and ready to hang. The studio itself is a wonderland. There is something to see at every turn. There are works in progress, finished pieces, early works, and tons of memorabilia. Always something to be learned.
After breakfast, I hit the wall, too sleepy to stand. I finally gave in and took a nap. Knowing that I had to drive the freeways later was my motivation. That and the falling eye-lids. While I slept in the car, Lisa and Joe went over questions, problems, and solutions regarding his cast acrylic process and other art things.
Our next stop in the northern saga was Oakland. This time we wrote down the directions from Mapquest and got there without getting lost. We were meeting The Bay Area Cousins for what has become a traditional lunch. This time was different because the group has grown. Albert and his wife Rochelle are now part of the Cousin Lunch crew. Albert is Eunice's son. I hadn't seen him in over 20 years (I think), and it was a very special reunion. We all had a wonderful time that seemed too short. We'll just have to continue the energy through email and phone calls.
Our return to the south was basically uneventful. We went through airport security like the pros that we are. Knowing what to expect and surrendering to it are what makes it easy. Did I say 'easy'? My mistake, I should have said 'tolerable'. We do what has to be done.
Time to consult the calendar and get into the day. Stay dry and have a Wacky Wednesday,
Peace,
Danny
"Never make your home in a place.
Make a home for yourself inside your own head.
You'll find what you need to furnish it -
memory, friends you can trust, love of learning, and other such things.
That way it will go with you wherever you journey."
~Tad Williams
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
It it currently raining in Culver City. It's still cold, but not as cold as yesterday in San Jose when we landed. We visited Palo Alto, and Oakland and made it back on the same day. Whew
The smooth song you remembered was "The Girl From Ipanema" by Stan Getz and Astrid Gilberto. Is this wishful thinking: "__ __ __ __ __ the rain has gone." Hint: It's officially easy Wednesday so you get a break.
Getting up at 3:45am was a very strange thing to do, for us. It was dark and cold, but we did it. The drive through the dark streets of the city felt like something mysterious was about to happen. It was. We were going to park our car, get on a bus, and then get on an airplane. That's mysterious. Hmm.
As we prepared for our descent into San Jose the pilot informed us that it was 39 degrees. Hey, that's just 7 above freezing. Turn this thing around. (Ha) This time we had scarves and gloves, which made a difference. What we really needed was one of the full face masks like people wear in Chiang Rai. I don't think security would have looked too kindly on that. You'd be seeing us on the news. Anyway, the coldest part was waiting for the bus to go to the rental car. When we got to our rental stall, there was a '09 Mazda 6 waiting for us. What a nice car. Bigger than the '6' we're driving in L.A. Feels like a luxury car with that ride that floats. I'll just file that away for future times.
After the ice was scraped off the windows, we drove north to Palo Alto and picked up Lisa's Dad, Joe, and headed out for breakfast. This is always a special time, catching up over a meal and filling in the blanks of our lives. He has another art show coming up and we now understand all it takes, and some of what he's going through. Back in his studio, we got to see some of the work, framed and ready to hang. The studio itself is a wonderland. There is something to see at every turn. There are works in progress, finished pieces, early works, and tons of memorabilia. Always something to be learned.
After breakfast, I hit the wall, too sleepy to stand. I finally gave in and took a nap. Knowing that I had to drive the freeways later was my motivation. That and the falling eye-lids. While I slept in the car, Lisa and Joe went over questions, problems, and solutions regarding his cast acrylic process and other art things.
Our next stop in the northern saga was Oakland. This time we wrote down the directions from Mapquest and got there without getting lost. We were meeting The Bay Area Cousins for what has become a traditional lunch. This time was different because the group has grown. Albert and his wife Rochelle are now part of the Cousin Lunch crew. Albert is Eunice's son. I hadn't seen him in over 20 years (I think), and it was a very special reunion. We all had a wonderful time that seemed too short. We'll just have to continue the energy through email and phone calls.
Our return to the south was basically uneventful. We went through airport security like the pros that we are. Knowing what to expect and surrendering to it are what makes it easy. Did I say 'easy'? My mistake, I should have said 'tolerable'. We do what has to be done.
Time to consult the calendar and get into the day. Stay dry and have a Wacky Wednesday,
Peace,
Danny
"Never make your home in a place.
Make a home for yourself inside your own head.
You'll find what you need to furnish it -
memory, friends you can trust, love of learning, and other such things.
That way it will go with you wherever you journey."
~Tad Williams
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Soul
Hi,
Today was a day of movement. We traveled to Brentwood, the new mall, back to Brentwood and.... Of course that's nothing like what's going to happen tomorrow.
See, I told you it was easy. A lot of you knew the song. For those in doubt, it was the first Bossa Nova hit.
"Ooh, but he watches so sadly. How can he tell her he loves her? Yes, he would give his heart gladly. But each day when she walks to the sea, she looks straight ahead not at he..."
This morning we had a lunch cancellation and ended up taking C-Bass to an appointment in Brentwood. We both needed socks so we went to the Fox Hills Mall to check it out and do some light shopping. I like the changes they've made. We had lunch in the new food court and found what we needed.
This afternoon Lisa had coffee with our friend Vivian while I went back to the mall to get a case for my new computer. This gave me an opportunity to check out the new Target. As you know, I like Target and any reason to walk through is good enough for me. I must say, it's quite a big store. I stayed focused so I'll have to go back in order to give it a full review. (Ha)
We had an appointment with our accountant in Brentwood at 4pm. The 405 got us there right on time. After that meeting we went over to the new Trader Joe's on Olympic. What a nice store. Big isles, lots of stuff and a weird little parking lot on top. There's a guy directing traffic and as we were leaving, he was helping us out of our space and Lisa commented that he didn't have a whistle. That's right. We'll have to go back and give him one and explain how and when to use it. (555)
Time to go to bed. Have to get up at 3:45am tomorrow.
Have a Happy Tuesday.
Peace,
Danny
"The soul is the same in all living creatures,
although the body of each is different."
~Hippocrates
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
Today was a day of movement. We traveled to Brentwood, the new mall, back to Brentwood and.... Of course that's nothing like what's going to happen tomorrow.
See, I told you it was easy. A lot of you knew the song. For those in doubt, it was the first Bossa Nova hit.
"Ooh, but he watches so sadly. How can he tell her he loves her? Yes, he would give his heart gladly. But each day when she walks to the sea, she looks straight ahead not at he..."
This morning we had a lunch cancellation and ended up taking C-Bass to an appointment in Brentwood. We both needed socks so we went to the Fox Hills Mall to check it out and do some light shopping. I like the changes they've made. We had lunch in the new food court and found what we needed.
This afternoon Lisa had coffee with our friend Vivian while I went back to the mall to get a case for my new computer. This gave me an opportunity to check out the new Target. As you know, I like Target and any reason to walk through is good enough for me. I must say, it's quite a big store. I stayed focused so I'll have to go back in order to give it a full review. (Ha)
We had an appointment with our accountant in Brentwood at 4pm. The 405 got us there right on time. After that meeting we went over to the new Trader Joe's on Olympic. What a nice store. Big isles, lots of stuff and a weird little parking lot on top. There's a guy directing traffic and as we were leaving, he was helping us out of our space and Lisa commented that he didn't have a whistle. That's right. We'll have to go back and give him one and explain how and when to use it. (555)
Time to go to bed. Have to get up at 3:45am tomorrow.
Have a Happy Tuesday.
Peace,
Danny
"The soul is the same in all living creatures,
although the body of each is different."
~Hippocrates
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
Friday, December 25, 2009
Peace
T'was the night before Christmas and all through the house, lots of creatures were stirring all over the place.
The song a few of you got is probably being played on the radio right now. I'm going to give it another day, in the spirit of 'giving'. "They know that Santa's on his way. He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh. And every mother's child is gonna spy, to see if reindeer really know how to fly..." Hint: This is where the giving ends. No hints today. Ho Ho Ho.
Today I was under the illusion that I could just drive over to the mall for some socks. (Ha) The joke was on me. That place was a gridlocked monster. I never got in the building. There seemed to be an urgency about the whole thing that was unusual. A sign of the times, or culture shock. Whatever the reason, people and cars have been dashing about all day.
We had a really nice turkey dinner here at the house. After dinner there was lots of talking and laughing with the boys. They were kept out of the 'wrapping room' and once August had gone to bed, the transfer began.
Tomorrow I'll pick up my mom and bring her over so she can share Christmas morning with the kids. In the evening we'll go to Pasadena for our traditional family dinner.
I hope you have a pleasant day.
Peace,
Danny
"Let there be peace on Earth and let it begin with me..."
~Jill Jackson Miller
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
The song a few of you got is probably being played on the radio right now. I'm going to give it another day, in the spirit of 'giving'. "They know that Santa's on his way. He's loaded lots of toys and goodies on his sleigh. And every mother's child is gonna spy, to see if reindeer really know how to fly..." Hint: This is where the giving ends. No hints today. Ho Ho Ho.
Today I was under the illusion that I could just drive over to the mall for some socks. (Ha) The joke was on me. That place was a gridlocked monster. I never got in the building. There seemed to be an urgency about the whole thing that was unusual. A sign of the times, or culture shock. Whatever the reason, people and cars have been dashing about all day.
We had a really nice turkey dinner here at the house. After dinner there was lots of talking and laughing with the boys. They were kept out of the 'wrapping room' and once August had gone to bed, the transfer began.
Tomorrow I'll pick up my mom and bring her over so she can share Christmas morning with the kids. In the evening we'll go to Pasadena for our traditional family dinner.
I hope you have a pleasant day.
Peace,
Danny
"Let there be peace on Earth and let it begin with me..."
~Jill Jackson Miller
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
Thursday, December 24, 2009
The Return
Hi,
Yesterday was a busy one. I got crunched, we traveled downtown, presents were wrapped, and I made a turkey run in rush hour traffic.
The 'Easy' song was "Mustang Sally", by Wilson Pickett. You really should have written me. Now I'm going to have to give you another easy song for a one day only pass. This has become a standard that's played this time of year. Duh. "And so I'm offering this simple phrase, to kids from one to ninety-two, although it's been said many times many ways, Merry Christmas to you." Clue: The title is three words, very obvious. It's also known by the first line of the song.
Our day began with a visit from Peaches. She's a Cocker Spaniel who always makes a morning 'Hello' visit to our room, just like BamBam. After breakfast we went over to Franco's office. He's been our chiropractor for years. Based on how I felt after my 'meteor crash' I knew I needed re-alignment. I was right and now I feel better.
From Franco's we went down to Chinatown. We strolled around, saw some of our old friends, and did some shopping. We had lunch at our favorite restaurant down there and headed home. Sounds simple, but there was a lot of walking involved. (Ha) Later in the afternoon we got a call from my mom that the turkey she got for us was being delivered to her house. We're talking cooked and ready to eat. Well, that meant it needed to be picked up. I braved the 'Get away day' traffic and drove to Altadena and picked up the bird. I will never complain about slow traffic in Chiang Rai again. I may complain about how people drive, but now I know slow traffic.
Meanwhile, back in Bangkok, Sunday was a day with no schedule. We could do whatever we wanted and we did. We took the Skytrain to Pantip Plaza. This is a very large building that looks like 3 or 4 Best Buys plus Santee Alley all wrapped into one. The first and second floors are mostly electronics stalls. You name it, they got it. It may not be the original, but it doesn't seem to slow sales. We lunched at the Plaza and then took a cab to Siam Paragon. It's on the other end of the scale. We saw a Porsche bicycle that costs $18,000, a new Lamborghini, and had coffee at the True Experience, where I sat under a plastic dome and listen to music from my iPhone without disturbing anyone else.
We went back to our hotel and relaxed and then went back to Siam Paragon for dinner and more looking around. It was like a little vacation before coming to America.
Happy Whatever you Celebrate this time of year.
Peace,
Danny
"Seek goodness in others.
Love more persons . . .
more impersonally,
more unselfishly,
without thought of return.
The return, never fear, will take care of itself."
~Henry Drummond
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
Yesterday was a busy one. I got crunched, we traveled downtown, presents were wrapped, and I made a turkey run in rush hour traffic.
The 'Easy' song was "Mustang Sally", by Wilson Pickett. You really should have written me. Now I'm going to have to give you another easy song for a one day only pass. This has become a standard that's played this time of year. Duh. "And so I'm offering this simple phrase, to kids from one to ninety-two, although it's been said many times many ways, Merry Christmas to you." Clue: The title is three words, very obvious. It's also known by the first line of the song.
Our day began with a visit from Peaches. She's a Cocker Spaniel who always makes a morning 'Hello' visit to our room, just like BamBam. After breakfast we went over to Franco's office. He's been our chiropractor for years. Based on how I felt after my 'meteor crash' I knew I needed re-alignment. I was right and now I feel better.
From Franco's we went down to Chinatown. We strolled around, saw some of our old friends, and did some shopping. We had lunch at our favorite restaurant down there and headed home. Sounds simple, but there was a lot of walking involved. (Ha) Later in the afternoon we got a call from my mom that the turkey she got for us was being delivered to her house. We're talking cooked and ready to eat. Well, that meant it needed to be picked up. I braved the 'Get away day' traffic and drove to Altadena and picked up the bird. I will never complain about slow traffic in Chiang Rai again. I may complain about how people drive, but now I know slow traffic.
Meanwhile, back in Bangkok, Sunday was a day with no schedule. We could do whatever we wanted and we did. We took the Skytrain to Pantip Plaza. This is a very large building that looks like 3 or 4 Best Buys plus Santee Alley all wrapped into one. The first and second floors are mostly electronics stalls. You name it, they got it. It may not be the original, but it doesn't seem to slow sales. We lunched at the Plaza and then took a cab to Siam Paragon. It's on the other end of the scale. We saw a Porsche bicycle that costs $18,000, a new Lamborghini, and had coffee at the True Experience, where I sat under a plastic dome and listen to music from my iPhone without disturbing anyone else.
We went back to our hotel and relaxed and then went back to Siam Paragon for dinner and more looking around. It was like a little vacation before coming to America.
Happy Whatever you Celebrate this time of year.
Peace,
Danny
"Seek goodness in others.
Love more persons . . .
more impersonally,
more unselfishly,
without thought of return.
The return, never fear, will take care of itself."
~Henry Drummond
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Risk
Hi,
This morning I picked up the car we'll drive for the rest of our stay, cookies were made, and this evening 'Jet Lag' struck.
The 'Easy' song proved easy for some. "__ __, guess you better slow your __ down (repeat)..." Clue: The extra 'blank' would make the line a dead giveaway. (Ha) Really, it's easy. For the desperate, it's part of the title.
The first thing I did today was turn in our one day rental car and get the one for the remainder of our stay. It's a Mazda 6, just like the doctor ordered. Lisa ran errands in it today. This is her first time driving in a long time and I could tell by the look on her face that she really enjoyed it.
This afternoon Lisa, Anna, and August made and decorated holiday cookies. They came up with some very creative items that will no doubt be eaten with joy.
Over the weekend in Bangkok we stayed in a tiny (11 rooms) hotel. Saturday we went to BronzeSmith to see the building where four of Lisa's paintings are for sale. They have started putting together a Feng Shue room and that's where they hang. We met the manager, Khun Supat, who took us on a tour of all three floors. The place is jam packed with sculptures of all kinds. A lot of beautiful work. Then he drove us up to Chinatown in rush hour traffic. A noble deed. We went there to go to an art store that sells a line of products that Lisa uses in her cast acrylic prints. After searching and asking for directions within the building, we finally got help when we had a shop owner call the store and ask them in Thai where they were. Then he had a security guard take us there. Lisa found what she needed and they will ship it to our house in Chiang Rai. Cool.
We took a cab back to our hotel and got to see the most amazing light show ever. Bangkok was all decorated in lights. There were displays in store windows, lights on bridges, and buildings with lights hanging down the sides like falling rain. We once asked why there was so much decorating when most Thai's don't celebrate Christmas and the answer was: "It's fun." We like fun.
Tomorrow I'll tell you about our Sunday in BKK. Right now the Jet Lag has set in and my eyes are getting heavy.
Have a Happy Tuesday.
Peace,
Danny
"And the day came when the risk
to remain tight in a bud was more painful
than the risk it took to blossom."
~Anais Nin
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
This morning I picked up the car we'll drive for the rest of our stay, cookies were made, and this evening 'Jet Lag' struck.
The 'Easy' song proved easy for some. "__ __, guess you better slow your __ down (repeat)..." Clue: The extra 'blank' would make the line a dead giveaway. (Ha) Really, it's easy. For the desperate, it's part of the title.
The first thing I did today was turn in our one day rental car and get the one for the remainder of our stay. It's a Mazda 6, just like the doctor ordered. Lisa ran errands in it today. This is her first time driving in a long time and I could tell by the look on her face that she really enjoyed it.
This afternoon Lisa, Anna, and August made and decorated holiday cookies. They came up with some very creative items that will no doubt be eaten with joy.
Over the weekend in Bangkok we stayed in a tiny (11 rooms) hotel. Saturday we went to BronzeSmith to see the building where four of Lisa's paintings are for sale. They have started putting together a Feng Shue room and that's where they hang. We met the manager, Khun Supat, who took us on a tour of all three floors. The place is jam packed with sculptures of all kinds. A lot of beautiful work. Then he drove us up to Chinatown in rush hour traffic. A noble deed. We went there to go to an art store that sells a line of products that Lisa uses in her cast acrylic prints. After searching and asking for directions within the building, we finally got help when we had a shop owner call the store and ask them in Thai where they were. Then he had a security guard take us there. Lisa found what she needed and they will ship it to our house in Chiang Rai. Cool.
We took a cab back to our hotel and got to see the most amazing light show ever. Bangkok was all decorated in lights. There were displays in store windows, lights on bridges, and buildings with lights hanging down the sides like falling rain. We once asked why there was so much decorating when most Thai's don't celebrate Christmas and the answer was: "It's fun." We like fun.
Tomorrow I'll tell you about our Sunday in BKK. Right now the Jet Lag has set in and my eyes are getting heavy.
Have a Happy Tuesday.
Peace,
Danny
"And the day came when the risk
to remain tight in a bud was more painful
than the risk it took to blossom."
~Anais Nin
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Together (Monday Late Edition)
Hi,
We're back in America. Over the next few days I'll tell you about our weekend in Bangkok, but first, the trip.
The song you missed this weekend was "What'd I Say?" by Ray Charles. You shoulda known. 'Easy Monday' is here. If you don't recognize it, keep reading the message for a great clue. "...you been runnin' all over town, now, I guess I have to put your flat feet on the ground." Hint: It's about a woman and her car.
Monday morning, Bangkok time, we got an early start to the airport. We had time to get a 45 minute foot massage, which was needed after all the walking we did over the weekend. After check-in, we went up to the EVA Airline lounge and hung out until flight time.
This trip across the water was the fastest one yet. It took 13 hours of actual flight time. We arrived at LAX and stood in lines for immigration and baggage. That took about an hour. Whew.
When we got to the rental car agency, we found our stall number and got a big surprise. Imagine my shock when sitting there was a Mustang convertible, complete with V8 engine. Don't get me wrong, I love the rumble of a big engine, but I also like driving past gas stations. We had a bunch of laughs, sang the song of the day that related to the car and roared off. Tomorrow morning I do an exchange at another lot and see what we get.
I've already gone through a bit of culture shock. I had to go to the 'New Fox Hills Mall' (that's what I'm calling it) to get more time on my US SIMM card for my iPhone. Wow, the place is amazing. Nothing like the Night Bazaar.
We've had some fun visits with The Boys and had a great 'Family Dinner' over Dinah's Chicken. Welcome to L.A.
Have a Great Week.
Peace,
Danny
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."
~Helen Keller
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
We're back in America. Over the next few days I'll tell you about our weekend in Bangkok, but first, the trip.
The song you missed this weekend was "What'd I Say?" by Ray Charles. You shoulda known. 'Easy Monday' is here. If you don't recognize it, keep reading the message for a great clue. "...you been runnin' all over town, now, I guess I have to put your flat feet on the ground." Hint: It's about a woman and her car.
Monday morning, Bangkok time, we got an early start to the airport. We had time to get a 45 minute foot massage, which was needed after all the walking we did over the weekend. After check-in, we went up to the EVA Airline lounge and hung out until flight time.
This trip across the water was the fastest one yet. It took 13 hours of actual flight time. We arrived at LAX and stood in lines for immigration and baggage. That took about an hour. Whew.
When we got to the rental car agency, we found our stall number and got a big surprise. Imagine my shock when sitting there was a Mustang convertible, complete with V8 engine. Don't get me wrong, I love the rumble of a big engine, but I also like driving past gas stations. We had a bunch of laughs, sang the song of the day that related to the car and roared off. Tomorrow morning I do an exchange at another lot and see what we get.
I've already gone through a bit of culture shock. I had to go to the 'New Fox Hills Mall' (that's what I'm calling it) to get more time on my US SIMM card for my iPhone. Wow, the place is amazing. Nothing like the Night Bazaar.
We've had some fun visits with The Boys and had a great 'Family Dinner' over Dinah's Chicken. Welcome to L.A.
Have a Great Week.
Peace,
Danny
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."
~Helen Keller
Gettin' Funky, Thai Style
www.flickr.com/photos/gratidudepics
http://blog.risingstardom.com/
www.lisamosesgallery.com
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