Saturday, May 21, 2011

25 hours til arrival in Houston - Melbourne airport

Keep periodically checking my backpack for the scary envelope only to be opened by a U.S. Customs Official.  Once we get to LAX I will hand that over and be interviewed, the last stage in the visa process.  According to "Living in the U.S." which I was so kindly gifted by Maggie, one of the only people - and the only woman - I will know when we get to Houston, whilst tipping is expected in the U.S.A., it is considered illegal bribery to tip Customs Officials.  Good to know :)
Many people have asked for an update on what the Business Class experience is like.  So far I can tell you that the short queue is nice, as is the lounge.  Yummy buffet breakfast and a comfy quiet place to sit and use Wi-fi are very nice.  One strange thing about the lounge, though, is that the cutlery, crockery and toilet seats are funny, squarish shapes - it's like they're preparing you for life on a plane even though we're still on the ground.  Also the way the toilets flush is a little reminiscent of aeroplane toilets - a sudden, loud rush.
So there you go.  Bet you weren't expecting an update on the toilets.

1 comment:

  1. Sounds lovely! Thanks for the description, fun to live business class vicariously:) looking forward to hearing all about those fold-out beds! bon voyage and love xx
    Monica

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