We touched down in Brisbane at 7.10 am. I was feeling ok because I managed to get lots of sleep during the 14 hr flight, Rodd however never sleeps much on planes. We breezed through immigration, collected our bags and out through security in short order. Next we have to make our way over to the domestic terminal so we head off to the Air Train. On the envelope that our boarding passes were put in in LA was a free pass on the Air Train so we showed it to the lady...

We have an 8.30 flight from Memphis to LA so I had asked at Reception yesterday for them to order a taxi for us at 6.30. Breakfast starts in the lobby at 6 am so I was down there just after 6 to get some toast so we have something in our bellies apart from tea!We were in the lobby before 6.30 and waited and waited, no taxi! So I went to reception and explained that I had asked for one to be ordered and she rang to check if it had been, well obviously not!!! Anywa...

Usually when we have a long layover in LAX like this we check into the Travelodge and then head out for a few hours. This is the 3rd time we've stayed here but this time we just wanted to rest and relax. In 2012 it cost $49.95, in 2014 it was $54.95 and this time $82.95!I pretty much just crawled into bed for a nap but Rodd went for a walk to buy some beer. I did order some food to be delivered just after we got in the room. You know how it is when you're...

My first thought for the day was that today is the last full day of our holiday and my second thought was that the last of the Arkansas gang would be here today. No time to be laying around in bed so up and getting organised as usual.... tea made in the coffee pot and downstairs to pick up some food and take back to the room so we can get ready for the day. First thing on my list is to go to the park across the road for some photos as we've been here so many...

Are you singing the song yet? The day started out as usual... I went down to the lobby to get some breakfast for us to eat in the room. While we were slowly getting ready for the day there was a few texts between Lena, Ginny and I making plans for the day. I mentioned we had been wanting to see the Peabody Ducks but hadn't managed to get there yet and the others said they'd love to see them too so the plan was to meet in the lobby around 10.30 so we coul...