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...

The day started with me waking up at 5.30am... WHY?! I hear you asking and let me tell you that was exactly what I was asking myself. Force of habit I guess, as much as I tried I couldn't go back to sleep so got up before 6.  We very slowly got ourselves ready for the day. I cooked breakfast, and saved us an easy 40 bucks, before we headed out for the shops to pick up a couple last minute things before our trip. Back home with a kebab....a bit of a treat fo...

Tuesday 12th January - Longreach to BrisbaneThursday 14th       - Brisbane - Los Angeles - Las VegasSunday 17th          - Las Vegas to New York CityFriday 22nd         - Board Norwegian Gem (Yipee!!)Tuesday 26th         - San JuanWednesday 27th      - St Thomas USVIThursday 28th       - St MaartenFriday 29th          - Tortola BVIMonday 1st Feb      - Disembark          ...

Finally home ... I was pretty exhausted and on one hand really bummed that our holiday was over but I must admit it's nice to be home. The boys went crazy when they saw us, I guess they really do miss us when we're away and it's nice to be so enthusiastically welcomed!Deb and I sat and chatted over a few drinks and caught up on all that had gone on over the last 4 weeks but crazy Rodd went straight out and mowed the lawns!! So now this trip is over an...

We were a pretty tired group as we stepped once again on Australian soil. The plane landed on time at 7 am and we made our way to the immigration line... There must have been other flights just landed cos there was a lot of people in line... We of course went to the Australian/New Zealand passport holders line and using our e-passports got through fairly fast... Didn't take long for our bags to come around the carousel and then it was just straight through th...