City of Angels

We left SF last night and drove through the night to Hollywood. We narrowly missed an accident in San Jose, then took 152 to the 5. Traffic was decently light for most of the drive though people were taking up the left lanes for no reason. Why do people do that? Maybe I'll never know.

Los Angeles is a little different than Ireland. The major highways in Ireland seem like tiny streets here by comparison. The people in Ireland also drive in a much more... interpretive way. The streets weren't designed with cars in mind and so people have to drive half in your lane or park half on the sidewalk. You do that in LA, you'd die.

We're working a gig at a mansion, getting painted up as entertainment for the guests of a Halloween party tonight but first, we're off to silverlake to pick up the engagement ring I owe a certain fiancée. We'll be sure to post pictures as soon as we can.

Sunday, I fly home on jet blue for the first time, I will let you know how it goes, then on Tuesday, I fly to Costa Rica for work, another adventure for sure.

United airlines - best airline ever.

When we landed on chicago, we had a big carry on full of liquid, and we had to go to another terminal and so had to go back through security . But, you can't bring liquid through security.. Are lingua told us that there was no way we would be able to bring the stuff we purchased at the airport in Dublin through to United air. So we hurried to try and check it if possible, figuring we might have to buy a suitcase, and pay to check it. If they even had suitcases available, and would let us check it. Well, not only did they let us check it, they gave us a box. And padding, and taped it up with fragile stickers. On top of that, they didn't even charge us. On the way to the gate we bought a pretzel that was only supposed to come work one topping, but they lady gave us the other one too , yay! Then at the gate the lady changed our seats so Morgan could have more leg room, and then pour us together, and then didn't charge us 90 bucks for the upgrade! Inside the plane, there was a backup in the line and we were stuck waiting by the flight attendents kitchen, we smiled, at them and the guy said here you go, and handed me a bonus cup of juice! I got to watch Captain America, and the Green l Lantern, which I wanted to see, but not enough to pay for,and our fragile box was waiting for us when we came out. Now we are riding the bart home instead of paying the hundred dollar can fare. And now, we are home safe and sound! remain

The adventure continues

We got through security support fast and easy.. didn't even have to take our shoes off, but then! Customs! I got through okay, but they room Morgan into the room with the mirrored doors.   "To pay a duty tax" hope its not a booty tax! Haha. But, actually, I do hope we make our flight. The last lady out here had  been waiting for her man for 25 min! min

..well it all worked out okay .. Morgan came out and then we went through another round of security. And now we are finally waiting for our flight. Watching a baby lick the window in front of us. Phew! See you soon!

End of the road

Here we are camped out in our last hotel, right next to the airport. I can't believe its almost over ! :c  we are having a quick bottle of humid foreign extra, just before we go down to dinner. Did you know.. in one week exactly, fiance hours toCosta Rica?? Is for work, but he can't do that until after we go down to LA for a job together. (And my engagement ring) maybe I can get him to blog about it. I work I could go along too! Looking forward to seeing all my friends and family down south, and up north! Wish us a safe uncramped flight back!
Passepartout out!

Clontarf

Hello, hello! Yesterday we drove all the way back into Dublin, to a little place called clontarf.
We tried to stop in a couple malls on the way to do some shopping, but they were not open till 1 or 2  because it was Sunday! I guess everyone was in church? Eventually we made made our way to castle clontarf, where we stayed the night. It was different from the last castle.. much more trendy, and fancy. But not so original. The first was may have been a but crumbly but it had real charm. This one is just another hotel.. with castle designs. It's still cool, but the other one is definitely my favorite. Though this one is the biggest bed we have come across and maybe the most comfortable. I have to day, I suspected this country would not be Morgan sized but DANG. Corridors, doors, chairs, beds, showers.. lotta laughing ans making due . This was the days place he could stretch out. Today we plan to see the historical hill of Tara. A site associated with king ship rituals. There is a stone of destiny. If a wouldbe king fulfilled all of his challenges, and was a true king, when torched by him, the stone world let out 3 ringing roars that could be heard all throughout Ireland.

And then possibly  to the Jameson factory.

It strange to think that this is our last real day here. Tomorrow we leave for Chicago. How will I ever adjust to driving on the other side of the again? Where will I find jeffer cakes? At least I get to keep the fiance  I found here.