Pettys at Sesame Street

After arriving quite late the night before, again we had to get up early to make ourselves look great for the camera, ready for when the director and cameraman arrived about 6.45am. They filmed us travelling on the subway, and asking people how to get to Sesame Street.
When we arrived we were wired for sound and shown onto the set. Jonathan played "Sing" for them on a keyboard, and they were very appreciative. We hang around all morning, watching them film, and had chats with Telly monster and Elmo in the technical breaks. We also got to be extras in the opening sequence for a show that will possibly screen in about 18 months! It was all very low key and pleasant. We were filmed in our chats, watching, looking around the set and so on. They should have enough material you would think.

Pettys at Disneyland

We got reunited at LAX airport and Mark drove masterfully through the LA freeways to our motel in Anaheim. On Friday we went to Disneyland. It was a bit of a strain getting up that early, but it was worth it. Thanks to Ridemax (Google it) we managed to go on all the rides we wanted, with minimal waits. Disneyland was wonderful. It truly is in a different league from other theme parks. The attention to detail is impressive. It was a really busy day, but the organisation was impeccable. The food was great (if pricey) and the fireworks were great too. Jonathan had a blast. His favourite ride was Splash Mountain. Nicola liked Pirates of the Caribbean. Mark enjoyed that one too and the Matterhorn. Thunder mountain was good too.
We had a quieter day on Saturday, and had a swim in the motel pool.