Pontiac & The Dollar

I have a new rental car called a Pontiac G6, at first my co-workers were joking about me having a Pontiac as it's a home brand and not a great one I don't think, but I'm not sure. I think there a bit like Skoda stared of bad and got better.

















The back of my car outside the Rainbow sandals HQ. Rainbow make the strongest most eco-friendly sandal's in the world. If you can get a pair you won't be disappointed!

Anyway when it pitched up it was totally fine as it's a 2008 model, the interior is more exciting to look at than the exterior which is a bit boring and plain, for a sport coup.

















No I wasn't going that fast but it's quite a cool effect when you turn on the engine all the dials shoot too the right.

I think the previous owner must have ragged it as I can feel the engine is misfiring on a cylinders, when I start of from the traffic lights, or maybe it's just built badly.

I've also found using my $100 bills, which I was kindly given is rather tricky as restaurants or shops are normally very reluctant to take them, so much for power of the dollar!

America Cobra

For me this is tottaly wicked, I love in America how you can actually own something this ridiculous big and ego busting and it's just seen as normal.
















Is it any good at, offroading? I think so!

I have also started to realise how important the motor car is to Americans culturally and especially the Ford & GMC brands there are just so many trucks out here and I kind of see it as an extension of your patriotisme if you own one, it your second flag and supporting the American dream.

California

I'm here in sunny California, I arrived last night, the flight was not too bad, even thought it was with China Airways they managed get me here in one peace. But I still think it's worth to pay the 20 dollars more and go with Cathy Pacific the cabin crew are so much more friendly.

First thoughts on California is it's quite open and residential in Irvine. The is very little public transport everybody drives here in huge cars. So far people seem nice, all I can say is everything is very American and what you would expect. Maggie my guide took me to lunch today where I was served a huge portion of food which could of fed two people!

My hotel that I stayed in last night was fine, but completely charmless, but I have just been move to the company apartment as I'm here for 3 weeks.

Boarding

I am just about to board the flight, I must admit I do feel a little bit sad to be leave Taiwan and I think I am going to be missing the hustle and bustle of Taipei. But I have to admit it's pretty cool to have my first business trip too America!





















Entrance to Terminal 2 with it's multi coloured lighting effects, which feels like your entering an arcade game.