Off to a Good Start!

Yesterday we left home for our next adventure, back-to-back cruises out of Los Angeles.  We managed to pack lightly, so for the next two weeks I’m going to look like some slight variation of this:

Waiting for the elevator

Our driver was waiting when we went downstairs, and due to the 4:30 p.m. traffic, took us a VERY circuitous route to the airport. That took about an hour. We got through Security with zero line — although Charlie did get pulled for a “random” bag check.  We went to the Cadillac Mexican restaurant and enjoyed margaritas and snacks until it was almost time to board. 

We were the first two to board — no people needing assistance, no Concierge members — so we got settled into our bulkhead seats and were soon sipping some sparkling wine while boarding continued.  We departed at 8 p.m.  I read most of the 3.5 hour trip, finishing a book shortly before landing.  Unfortunately, our plane landed at the remote terminal, which required a short wait for a shuttle bus to take us to the main terminal. That was a long-ish ride ON the active runway. Planes heading to take off were almost close enough to touch as we passed them.  By the time we got to our car, it was 12:15 a.m., Texas time. The ride to the hotel was 30 minutes, so it was after 1:00 before we got into bed.  Thankfully, we slept well and until after 6:00, California time.

We have a lovely room at the Huntley, two blocks from the beach.  Here’s the view from the picture window in the bathroom:

After having our much-needed morning coffee, we set out for a short walk for a few provisions. It’s a pretty day, with temperatures ranging from 53 to 61.  We’re now back from a lovely breakfast in the hotel’s restaurant on the top floor, with amazing views of the Pacific.  We’re having dinner there tonight.

I forgot to mention that when we got to our room last night, we found a bottle of champagne on ice and a fruit tray from our travel agent, as well as a very nice tote bag filled with goodies from Santa Monica Tours.  It will make a good beach tote!

Now we’re about to head out to explore the Third Street Promenade of shops and restaurants.  Thanks for reading!

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  1. AnonymousMarch 1, 2025 at 11:51 AM

    Where are your cruises going this time?

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