Busy days in LA

We were only there for 2 and a half days, but we packed a lot in. First of all, a full day a Disneyland which began with a hitch when our tickets, provided by the hotel, weren't valid. We bought our own which saved us money so worked well in the end.

Disneyland was great, it would have been even better if I was 5 or if the total number of visitors was not greater than 5, but we still managed to go on all the cool rides at least twice. The best ride for us was Space Mountain, but we were also fans of the Indiana Jones ride, going on it four times!

About to take the teacups for a spin



Space Mountain



Walt and Mickey



Small World



Merry-go-round. Fitting that there is a rather large lady in the background pushing a pram, there were numerous numbers of both around.



Splash mountain



Lights at night



Fireworks



The next day we had a full day at Universal Studios which was much less crowded. The best ride here was the new Simpsons ride, a very clever simulator, and very funny. Also worth mentioning was the haunted house, which was terrifying!

Studio tour - flash flood



Scene from War of the Worlds



Set for the very impressive Waterworld show



The real Terminator, check out how I own that bike!



Universal City



After Universal Studios, we went on a tour of Hollywood. We were very tired but it was still a god look around.

Hollywood Boulevard




Names in the stone outside the Chinese Theatre



Well, really, I'd just like to thank everyone who made it possible....



Our last day in the Northern Hemisphere was spent going for a stroll around Anaheim and a spot of Christmas shopping. Then it was off to the airport for a very pleasant flight home with Qantas in a new Airbus. A quick inspection of my tent was all that slowed us down in Auckland before I arrived home to a busy reception in Dunedin and was whisked off for a kilt fitting.