17/1/07 - Philadelphia-San Fransisco - Day 21

On the road again....almost. For some reason, our bus to the airport (booked for 11am) turned up at 5.30am, and didn't bother telling their boss that there was no-one to pick up! When there was no sight of the bus at 11.10am, we started to worry - Phillip then called and was told the above. But, Holiday Inn to the rescue! They managed to get 3 minivans to come and take us to the airport! Good on them! Those who were billeted made their way by taxi (I think) to the airport, where we rushed through check-in, passport control, security and to the gate lounge.


Helen and I in a minivan on the way to the airport

Flying US Airways was interesting - the only thing free on board were softdrinks. Everything (incl. food), you had to pay for. Food was quite good though.

We landed in San Fran, were promptly met by our coach, who then drove (what seemed like miles) to the Hotel Beresford. A small lobby, and too many bags...



We decided to check out the local area (Mark, surprisingly, had another Fun Map), we went and had pizza a block away - the wine was cellared too long, and had turned a bit, but that was OK. Some decided to venture to an "interesting" venue, the Nobb Hill Cinema, but I went back to the hotel as I was tired...no, really, I was! Sean had also arrived in SF that day, and was still feeling sick, so I decided to steer clear of his hotel.