Here we are at LAX waiting to board. When we checked in, we were asked if we would like to stay another night and Qantas would pay for accommodation, meals and give us $1300 each. Sound like a bargain but we didn't want to be stuck in LA for a day with no car. It would also mean giving up that precious day at home before going back to work. It seems our flight is overbooked.
We spent the day shopping around LA. First stop was Target as we both had requests for new CDs and the ones at Target had bonus tracks. Mission accomplished. Then we headed to Hollywood Boulevard to see our bag man. We buy new bags from him every year because you can fly out with 2 bags each. Next item was the various shoe requests. We made a few stops but have satisfied all requests, except mine.
We went to the Beverly Centre to go to Macy's. As usual, it was disappointing. By now it was getting on to 3pm. We had to check out by 6pm.
After a late lunch we went back to the hotel for pre flight showers and packing. We took all possible packing out to minimise weight but as it turned out, we could have left it all in. When we weighed the bags at check in, our main suitcases were 22.5kgs and 22.8kgs. Our second bags were only 11kgs and 15kgs. So much wasted opportunity!!
The board says we are leaving on time at 11.50pm and boarding will start at 11pm.
See you at home.