Auckland to LA Friday 5 June

 Auckland to LA  

So do you use the departure date in Auckland or the arrival date in LA left  Auckland Thursday night arrived Friday in LA.

Flying Air New Zealand of Course. First time in Premium , personally would choose Business, or Economy, don't really feel the the bigger seat which did not work, more leg room ( I am only 5'8) or the meals were worth the extra fare. But, I not saying the comfort or service could be faulted, just not for me. 

While visiting the Boeing Plant at Seattle we actually got to see the new Dreamliner  with it's new  All Black livery:

At Boeing they made a big deal about it because it is the first production 787-900

http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/9916085/Air-NZ-Dreamliners-due-soon

Overnight in the Marriott Torrance South Bay, 3635 Fashion Way, Torrance:

L A is really one big strip mall separated by triple carriageway roads and parking lots. But it still has a nice feel to it, nice beaches and when you are inside the malls, hotels and restaurants it is comfortable. No, not really pedestrian, cycle and public transport friendly, but neither is Auckland. Where they have planted and maintained vegetation, there is potential for a greener and more human friendly environment.