http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Ian and Coral Vandenberg/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Ian and Coral Vandenberg en-us Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:38:50 BST Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:38:50 BST Hi folksWell sadly last day today O And what better way to spend it than visiting the Movie stars homes and other landmarks in Hollywood Firstly we went on an open air trolley bus and went around Hollywood visiting the famous sites such as the Hollywood Bowl which is the largest amphitheatre in America and has been host to some of the biggest acts. We then drove on and got to view and take pi http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/California/Los-Angeles/West-Hollywood/blog-280902.html Hi Guys Gals Last full day and once again the weather is st with a high of 62 degrees today. Unfortunately a large proportion of the states is having some diverse weather and we arrived just in time for it......wahoo.....not O. The only good day was Wed. and so we missed most of it due to the football which was a small price to pay considering the outcome O. We went to Universal Studi http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/California/Los-Angeles/West-Hollywood/blog-279535.html Hi AllThought we'd have a leisurely day today and so headed for City Walk which is next to Universal Studios. We had a hidden agenda because they have a cinema there and went to watch Indiana Jones and the kingdom of the crystal skull which was really good fun O. After we went for a stroll around City Walk soaking in the atmosphere. We ended up having a spot of lunch at Bubba Gump's restauran http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/California/Los-Angeles/West-Hollywood/blog-279227.html Arrived late on the 20th. We walked up the road for something to eat we went to Jerry's a 247 restaurant quite weird on two fronts really 1 no one walks around here so we were the only ones on the streets a bit eerie and 2 sitting down for a meal at midnight. I guess we were still on Hawaiian time...lolWednesday.Really haven't done much today as we had a fantastic night sleep it's quiet and http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/California/Los-Angeles/West-Hollywood/blog-278871.html Aloha O peepsAfter a great day out with dolphins we thought we'd have a relaxing Sunday by Kayaking......lolWe drove up to Kailua Beach where we started our little adventure. After a quick safety lesson we headed down to the beach where we set off towards Flat Island the sea was very calm so made paddling a lot easier. We passed a little white island to which we found out was inhabited by bir http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Hawaii/Oahu/Waikiki/blog-278859.html AlohaWell what a day we've had todayWe were up at 5.15am and off around the corner to Denny's for breakfast and I might add like London this place never sleeps. 7.00am was pick time for an hours drive to the west coast to Waianae for our swimming with dolphins trip. After a 20 min. ride out on a sea that was as flat as a mill pond in what can only be described as a huge dingy......lol we ar http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Hawaii/Oahu/Waikiki/blog-277399.html Aloha AgainWe had a much deserved day off on Thursday....lol O and what a better way to relax than go to the beach So we headed back to Waimanalo Beach on the way we stopped off at another beach and did a bit of beachcombing where we searched for shels and coral I found coral in the end she was was behind me....lol After reaching Waimanalo we sunbathed and played in the sea for about 5hrs. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Hawaii/Oahu/Waikiki/blog-277162.html Hi AllDue to us being a bit on the pink side we decided to stay out of the sun yesterday. Our prayers were answered because although it was warm it was overcast and we even had some rain which lasted for a couple of hours or so. As it was a rest day we took it easy and did a little shopping booked some tours and watched a film.Yay the sun is back OToday we went to the Kualoa Ranch approx 45 http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Hawaii/Oahu/Waikiki/blog-276436.html Another day in ParadiseVentured futher around the island today. It's easy driving once you get out of Waikiki which is mostly one way streets.Feel quite at home really what with McDonalds KFC Burger King all within walking distance. However we have resisted so far Ate at planet Hollywood last night al fresco. Went to the Sea life park as seen in 50 first dates. Not huge but still ent http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Hawaii/Oahu/Waimanalo/blog-275864.html Hi allWell we finally arrived after what seemed like a never ending flight the highlight of what they called in flight entertainment was a happy go lucky film called PS I love you which I have to say made me want to open the hatch door.........lolGot off the plane to be hit with 76 degress at 11pm so was very nice especially as i didn't pack anything with sleeves.Driving was entertaining it to http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Hawaii/Oahu/Waikiki/blog-275323.html