Have arrived in Minneapolis and staying at the Dillehay Marriott. Thanks Sue & Larry for entertaining us over the next few days.

We have survived the first long day staying over at Denver. I thought the flight from NZ was 10 hours and the trip went on and on - 12 hours. We had delays at LA with United Airlines flight to Denver but eventually arrived over an hour late. From home departure to hotel arrival Denver was around 30 hours - but still Sunday.

Left Denver this morning. Air New Zealand is a good airline; United isn't. The airport passage in the US is a trying experience but we were allowed into the country.

Now its a chance to relax for the next few days - but they will be full. Larry & Sue have big plans to fill our time.