After a long drive and a nights sleeping in the car, I arrived at my relatives Pat & Dave's house in Auburn, California. I received such a warm welcome and as they are both great wine connoisseurs it didn't take long till I was sampling some of California's finest wines. They are situated on a beautiful golf course, and their place is to die for. I have my own suite (now known as Nathan's room) and I really am 'living the life of luxury!' So!? I deserve i...

The final 24 hours in Las Vegas was just as action packed as the first. Unfortunately I didn't have the luck of the first day. I didn't win my million dollars on the slot machine, and the $50 poker tournament wasn't very successful either. Either way I managed to leave Vegas with more money than I came with which not many people can say that. Just before I set on my way to visit my family in Auburn near Sacramento, I had the small matter of a helicopter ride o...

Viva Las Vegas! The flight to LA was dreadful. We were grounded in Melbourne for 3hours before taking off due to fuelling issues. Rather be late than dead though! I stayed in LA for one night with a view to spending more time there in a couple of weeks before I fly to New York. After this whistle stop I made the 300 mile trek to Las Vegas. I don't think I've ever seen a place like it, it's literally insane. Everywhere is brand new, apparently if a building is ...

As I enter into my final day in Australia, it's time to reflect on a fantastic last few days. Friday evening was my first experience of watching an AFL game. It was a top four clash of the Carlton Blues vs Hawthorn Hawkes at the Etihad arena in Melbourne city centre. I had to side with one team, as I'm used to supporting underdogs being a Forest fan, I chose the Carlton Blues. Whichever team I sided with were bound to lose, so sorry Carlton fans! The match wa...

After 6 great nights in Melbourne it's time to up sticks and move on again. It has been my lifelong dream to visit the United States and in 15 hours that dream will come true as I'm about to board my flight to Los Angeles. My final day in Melbourne was yet another one to remember. After an emotional goodbye to Jimmy (he's going to laugh at this!) It was left to Jimmy's Dad John to look after me. What a great job he did! If you ever get to read this, thanks for...