White snow and grey skies, a typical Michigan winter day – Milford, Michigan

Some tall buildings visible through the smog – Los Angeles, California

US Departure Itinerary
09/29/06 6:00 am – Leave Detroit
09/29/06 7:00 am – Arrive Chicago
09/29/06 1:00 pm – Arrive LAX
09/29/06 6:00 pm – Arrive in Papeete, Tahiti
10/15/06 – Arrive in Aukland, NZ (cross International Date Line and lose a day)
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??/??/?? – Return to United States of America

All times are local. More info and photos coming when I reach civilization with high-speed internet.