After some back and forth, some progress was made:
1) I’m in LA, not far from the airport. Motel.
2) Car has been entrusted into the hands of janric, via the mediation of belvane. May their lines prosper and thrive.
From here we’ll attempt to move it to the possession of my cousin. We’ll see.
3) Last night in the US.
4) I bought a new bag just to carry all the books I’ve bought during the trip. It’s packed solid. Possibly passing the overweight marker. Christ, I didn’t notice how much accumulated there, in Amanda.
5) See you there.