Day 1 departure and arrival (21^st July)

No delays and away on time.  10hrs is a long time to sit and do nothing.  High spots – views over Greenland, at least it was white with ice and snow, re-assuring with all the stuff on global warming. 

Arrival somewhat spoilt by technical breakdown of Immigration computers – meant we didn’t experience the heat of 40degrees until an hour later.

From the aitport we could see the pyramid, Empire State Building , Chrysler Building and the Eiffel Tower, except we were looking at replicas.

Hotel swank, complete with the sound of one arm bandits and Starbucks coffee everywhere.

We had a walk round the place – 2 hrs later we are only next door.  Place is huge and the reception area is cavernous.  Went to bed at 8pm here – about 4am UK time.

Greg’s thoughts – shame the train from Watford Junction was cancelled, but enjoyed getting here – I can’t believe  I am here.