Arrived at Auckland airport today and it really got us in the mood for the rugby! They have set up a bit of the airport that was like a mini stadium that you had to walk through and there was flags and posters everywhere! Got our passport stamped then went to wait for Chucky as he was arriving a few hours after us.there was loads of people at the airport with tonga flags and dressed up and we later found out that the tonga team had arrived later on that day! It w...

Today last day in LA, can't believe that's us been here a week already! Took it easy this morning just packed and spoke to family on Skype which was fab! Then headed to the pier about 12pm. Had some lunch at santa monica place. have noticed that LA seem to have a lot of turkey on their menu which i am loving! Had turkey burger last nite and turkey sandwich today! walked the opposite way from last time, another gorgeous day and enjoyed people watching! shopped a ...

Down to pier again today and walked along the promenade. Passed the original muscle beach which was very interesting to watch! A lot of vanity there but some of the guys were pretty strong! Kept walking along and got to venice beach- strangest place ever! Was lots of wee market stalls selling rubbish, lots of homeless people and total weirdos! Passed a homeless guy punching a lamppost then walking down the beach and punching the air, then passed a girl with mega ...

Today got shuttle to pier again ( very handy) and decided to go on the hop on hop off to downtown la. Only thing was to get to the start we had to go through Santa monica and Hollywood again, so we were getting good at the commentary by this point! Took about two hours then changed to the purple route for downtown la. It's quite liked new York with all the Highrise buildings. Saw staples centre, nokia centre, an urban jail and was different bits like Chinatown. ...

Today was first day in LA. Got free shuttle down to Santa Monica pier from hotel. Lovely wee place! Walked along pier and got breakkie then decided to book a hop on hop off bus tour as LA not very easy to get around! Went round Santa Monica and beverly hills which was good to see and good commentary on the bus! Got off and changed to the Hollywood route, passed many studios then got off at walk of fame. Cool with the Hollywood sign in the background and all the s...