Back in New Zealand, it was a fantastic flight back to Auckland from LA. The flight was so empty I was able to grab an empty row, lie down and actually get some sleep. I must have slept for at least 6-7 hours, so I'm very relaxed. Though to Duty Free (too late for you guys who wanted anything) and then through customs, on the way to customs there was a sniffer dog out sniffing away at some lady who started freaking out. Well, this is it... Next stop Christchurch,...

So I've made it to Auckland, and it's finally starting to kick in. In just over a 13 hours I'll be in the USA, I'll be landing in Los Angeles where I'll be staying for a couple of days before heading to Vegas. Flight to Auckland was nice and it was great to see the blue sky after 2 days of rain and wind. It's hard to believe that the weather up here is so different to Chch. Sounds like the guys in LA waiting for me want to go to Knott's Berry Farm when I land ins...

Well, the day is here. Finally after just on a months preparation my trip to the US begins. Today was a bit rushed as I still hadn't really got around to packing until this morning, however that's not uncommon for me. On top of that I had to get the work car dropped off at the office. That was a fun drive, roads covered with water up to people's house, I wouldn't be surprised if they are flooded. After all, mum woke this morning to find the dinning room flooded a...