Damian About half a day is enough to go on all the rides (if you go on a weekday). I turned up after 12, the only rides/experiences I missed were Shrek 4D and The Mummy as I couldn't fit my bag into a locker, and I was finished by 5. I then stayed at the Universal City bit into the evening for dinner.

Sam Universal studios tour sounds cool! Did you go on the rides? How long did you go there for, 1 day?

Sam I've missed you too DAMIAN! Can't wait to hear more about your travels when I see you!

Sam Oh wow! Vegas sounds amazing! It's great you got to meet Penn and Teller! Did you get a picture with them? Did you go on any of the rides in the hotel?

Sam OO, I want to see meteor crater too! can you show me where it is when you get back? I'd love to see it! Is it near route 66?

Sam You have convinced me not to drive all the way to monument valley as it sounds well boring! Alex will be pleased we can do something else instead.

Sam Popcorn and upgrade! Sounds cool. Can't wait to see all the pics when you get back!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll put aside half a day from work - ha ha ;-)

Sam Is Yelolowstone park where the Great Outdoors is supposed to be filmed? I've been watching that and it looks really nice there! Tall trees and lakes etc... The people are meant to be from Chicago on holiday.

Sam Shame about the museum! The rest sounded awesome though!

Damian San Francisco photos are going up here: Http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/17644336/1/San%20Francisco?h=66b28c

Mum Now you know why I am so fascinated with whales. Hope you took the anti sea sickness tablets I let you have! The seahorses were great in the aquarium. Glad you have had such a great time. x

Mum Glad you had a good time with Charlie and Dawn. I enjoyed hearst castle too and the seals. Did you try hula dancing? Enjoy the whale watching . X

Mum Hope you have a good tiem with Charlie and Dawn. Send them my love x

Damian Thanks! The iPad likes to autocorrect those haitches out.

Mike You are dropping your "h"s again! This link works: http://www.dropbox.com/gallery/17644336/1/Grand%20Canyon?h=3f6a05