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Robyn Roa (left), Pokaia Matthews, Tutereinga Holland and Lalita Hari in the Los Angeles airport.

A visit to a McDonalds fast food outlet in
the terminal was met with disbelief that the
burgers were almost twice the price and half the
size of the New Zealand equivalent! Marrin took
his meal back for a replacement as it was not
prepared properly!
During the short free bus ride between the
international and the domestic terminals
Tutereinga saw his first police officer - “Man, this

is scary! The cops have guns!”.
Several of the boys had the idea that every
tall, shaved-head negro they saw had to be a
basketball star!
The traffic going th rough the access roads at
the airport was closely scrutinized as to vehicle
model, stereo sounds and occupants.
Casey Mia Hawkins clung to Richard
Crawford’s side – “This is scary!” she said.

Waiting for the luggage to come off the carousel at Salt Lake City airport, 9:30pm Thursday 2nd April.