So the conversation went something like this……………
US Customs: The reason for your visit Mam?
Me: Holidays
US Customs: Whom are you travelling with?
Me : I’m on my own
US Customs: Pardon me, I thought you said holidays
Me : I did
US Customs: But you are alone, how is that a holiday? Are you joining a tour?
Me : No, I’m not
US Customs: So do you mean you are just going to walk the streets alone?
Me : Well I wouldn’t put it like that, but since you have I guess the answer is yes
US Customs: How long do you plan to stay?
Me : I have a flight booked to Mexico on xxx
US Customs: Oh, that’s ok so, you will like it there. Welcome to the United States Mam.
So here I am walking the streets of San Francisco and I quite like it
Niamh on Leave 
Looks like a bit might have changed since I lived there in the 60s and 70s. Perhaps a revisit is in order. Them border guards never have been known for a sense of humor.
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I think a lot is different since you lived there but now you have an excuse to visit! Thanks for taking the time to write.
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