After a long flight,13.5 hours we arrived in LA. The plane an Airbus 380 was full. An number of young families and little babies meant sleep was difficult!! Entering USA through Customs/Home Security was a snip. A number of sniffer dogs had me worried as James had only recently returned from Amsterdam and I am using his ruck sack etc!! But it was quick. Short walk to the American Airlines departure and again through more security. Long lines but eventually cleared. Walking to the departure lounge met GB. He had arrived safetly from Melbourne a little earlier. Boarded on time and three Aussies in a row!! The other guy is Gary. A hardened Harley and recliner bicycle rider from the Northern Beaches of Sydney. He is here to ride his bicycle along Route 66. He is ... read more

Just 24 hours before I leave for the 1st part of this adventure. It has seemed as though this day would never arrive, but here we are - packed and just on weight limit!! Family will be taking me to Sydney Airport tomorrow am and all being well the flight leaves at 1.00pm. Next entry will be from US of A!... read more