We are here!

100 degrees in California one day and wake up the next day with busy streets, a LOT of people and a cool 55 degrees! Nice.

We had a smooth flight - no traffic getting to LAX - check in smooth as we did not check bags - no line in security. Waited in the Delta Crown Room in LAX - was okay. Nothing to write home to Mom about. Tessa commented that the "club" in Santiago Chile was "much" nicer...pondering exactly how much daughter has indeed traveled at that moment.

We were in First Class - so it was smooth sailing. It was a business class configuration. I will add that if I had been traveling on a transatlantic flight I might have been irked with the seats. They were not new and did not recline much etc. Having said that - it was NOT a transatlantic flight so Tessa and I were quite pleased. :-)

We watched movies the entire way - and a little of the debate.

Our car service picked us up at JFK and wisked us to the City. That my friends is always an interesting experience. The car for those interested is 5.00 more then a cab. Cab fare is regulated in NYC from the airports into Manhattan and is 45.00 - we paid 50.00.

Hotel is good. Very friendly staff(who said NYC people are not friendly???) We are at the Hilton Garden Inn on points. Three nights free - which is great because Oct is a very expensive month in the city (when isn't???) Average rooms were around 400.00 a night.

There is free starbucks coffee in the lobby, free internt and a 24 "store".

Today we are seeing Legally Blonde at 2:00 and then have dinner reservations at Tavern on the Green. I have heard nothing but poor reviews on Tavern but thought it would be special to "go" there once...the twinkling lights and carriage ride pulled me in.

I will let you know!

Happy Travels and lots of love!

Dawn & Tessa