We arrived back to this glorious sunset. Was wonderful to see. Our flights took us from LA via Tokyo, Singapore and finally back to Sydney. It was a big day of flying. Young'en started getting antsy about Tokyo. But he managed to contain himself, just, till we got to Sydney. Tells me he missed his iPhone most of all, and can't wait to be reunited. He now home safe in Bathurst. Me, I'm on my way to Phuket for some well earned R & R. Till next time, ciao......

We are now officially homeward bound. A final pancake breakfast at Ihop, and we're stuffed and ready to go. We are here early as warned about LAX security but we got through easy. So it's now a relax in the lounge for an hour and half, rather that than stressing about getting through though. See you soon.....

It was a stunning day, a great end to a great holiday, and to top it off the youngen told me he had an excellent day. It didn't start off that way, as we sat in line for the first ride for over an hour. We were at the park at opening time, the X2 is the most popular ride there, and each time we went past afterwards the line was longer to get on. This ride was extreme to the max. That's it in the photo. You sit out from the track in cars that do a 360. You start ...

After our episode this morning, I find this a strange request of movie to go see, but apparently being scared by a movie is infinitely different to having some dude come up behind you and scare you. I don't believe I have seen Scream 1, and am positive I haven't seen Scream 2 or 3. Not because I'm scared, just because I found other things to interest me. So going to this movie is a rather new experience for me. Yes I jumped once or twice, Pierce no longer has fi...

And I didn't think I'd have anything to report today..... There was almost nothing except a six hour drive between San Francisco and Hollywood. The rolling green hills, the miles and miles of orchards, many with the smell of orange blossoms was sensational, As we approached LA the landscape became rocky, and the State Forest only had bushes with a few trees. I was some what amused when we passed the dairy yards where the scent of, dairy yards, was overwhelming,...