We were going to go to a theme park today but had to change our plans because it's only open on weekends at the moment. So, instead we decided to get a bit more LA sightseeing done in the nice sunshine. As the Oscars have now finished, all the stage etc has been moved from the road and outside the Kodak Theatre etc, so we went down to see it all properly. Took a look at the Chinese Theatre and all the Hollywood actor handprints. We picked up some fruit from a s...

Another form of LA transport today, the Subway. Only $1.50 (£1) each for a 30 minute ride as well. Again, full of odd balls. And Americans just aren't bothered who is listening to their conversations. We got off at Union Station to go visit Olvera Street. It's a little Mexican Street with Market stalls and shops, plus restaurants and small places selling lovely looking Mexican food. There's also the oldest building in LA, built in 1818. It's a really nice littl...

We're determined not to feel cold at all today, so we've layered up - I had a vest top, t-shirt, long sleeve shirt and a hoodie on! Feel just about warm enough. And we needed to be wrapped up for all the standing around today... I went down to grab some breakfast and overheard a familiar accent. There was a lad talking to someone and telling them he's from Huddesfield. Looked like a bit of an oddball with his purple hair and bright blue tracksuit. He was talking...

Woke up to the cold this morning. Cold, damp air. It was cold during the night as well. We shared a single bunk just to keep warm as well! Fortunately, the sun was shining outside! Still freezing out there though. Free breakfast at our hostel - toast with jam and peanut butter, plus cheerios cereal. It's alright actually, saves a few quid. Went back to get a shower though to find that the bath wasn't draining fast enough, so you have to stand in mucky water - ...

After 6 weeks of travelling around New Zealand, it's now time to move onto a new country! At this point, we were supposed to be going on to Fiji and then home. But because we came to NZ 6 weeks early due to the Oz flooding, we now have 6 weeks to play with. So, we decided to go to California!! Unfortunately, we can't stop in Fiji now though - something to do with only being allowed a certain number of stops on our round-the-world flight ticket. So anyway, we're o...