Planning for a quiet day we had breakfast at Mels Diner then walked about 3 km down to the Beverly Shopping Centre. I got a badly needed haircut, had a wander around then headed back to Sunset Blvd. Along the way we came across a Caddy yard (Cadillac Car Yard for older yank tanks). There were some classics in there. Walking down to the Beverly Centre was fine as it is mostly down hill but heading home is a killer of a hill between Santa Monica Blvd and Sunset blv...

On the road again back to LA. I dont really like LA but its ok to have a day or two there before flying out. We always stay on Sunset Blvd in West Hollywood. Right across the road is the Saddle Ranch Chop Houses. We have always had great feeds there. We used to go down to a bar called the Reck Rock Bar but I have just found out it is closed. Will have to find another one where we can sit and people watch on Sunset Blvd. Problem averted Trocadero Lounge has happy ...

Another day of shopping, was much better with fewer crowds. Still 42c today and wandered around Palm Springs. Off to Flagstaff tomorrow

Woke early and strolled down to Pinocchio's in the Desert Eatery. Here you can get all you can drink champagne with every meal (yes including breakfast) for $3.99. All the tables around us had people drinking cocktails or champagne, not for me that early though. I stuck with the breakfast burrito and it was huge. Breakfast over, it is off we go to Desert Hills and Cabazon Premium Outlets, they are actually two outlets located right next door to each other so I wi...

Up at sparrow **** to get the chauffeur driven service to the airport. Picked up at 5 am by Chrysler 300, nice change from a standard taxi. It is now part of QANTAS service if you are flying business class. Flight to Brissy uneventful however the QANTAS Club in Brissy is sadly lacking and not enough seats, food was good though. Once we boarded the plane sparkling wine was supplied prior to take off. After take off it was a few beers, then a few Margaret River red...