And the delicious chocolate cake with apricot compote for dessert.


Looking down at the lights of Los Angeles.


Parking up at a gate at Tom Bradley International Terminal. We had arrived on time just after 7pm and my onward flight to Mexico City wasn't due to depart until 11pm. There were slightly earlier flights but I had wanted to give a few hours buffer in case I had any issues with US immigration.


Following the signs for B-1/B-2 visa holders.


After a short queue to use one of the immigration kiosks, I scanned my visa, punched in 'no' to a few questions (carrying over $10k in cash, importing food products etc.), collected my receipt and was directed to another queue to see a border officer.

After expecting the worse it was thankfully a complete non-event. After a quick "Is your trip to the US for business for pleasure?", I got a 'B2' stamped in my passport and was on my way to collect my suitcase from the luggage belt.