Hayden’s Blog

Seattle, WA

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We’re in the USA!

We’ve been here for almost 3 days and I think I’m starting to kick the jetlag. The flight was alright. Couldn’t get to sleep.

We arrived in LAX expecting the worst. We had 2 and a half hours to clear customs, re-check our bags, navigate our way through the airport, and board our flight to Seattle. I think the fact that we assumed the worst made it really surprising that we got through with plenty of time to spare.

Seattle is alright. I guess you could kinda of describe it as a big version of Auckland, but I’m yet to be convinced. At this stage in the trip it’s more the fact that we’re in America that’s interesting, rather than the differences of each city.
I’m the only one in the band who hasn’t yet got sick.  Hopefully everyone will be ok to play our first US show tomorrow night in Vancouver. The boarder crossing sounds like a bit of a drag. We’ve got to declare everything we’re bringing into Canada, including value and serial numbers. But I’m looking forward to going there. I’ve always heard good things about the place.

So far I’m quite surprised at how unexcited I am with Seattle and America in general. Usually when I travel I spend the whole time marveling at the differences and the culture. Maybe it’s cause I’ve been to the US before. Or perhaps I’m too tired to pay enough attention.

Anyway, there’s not that much to report, since we haven’t played a show here yet. More on that next time i guess.