We had a bit of a lazy morning and didn’t get up until quite late! Oops! The breakfast was rubbish in the hostel so we headed straight out instead. We’re just off Hollywood Blvd, so headed in that direction thinking it would be a good place to start, not realizing that it is the main section of Hollywood!! We’re so close to the main attractions! We noticed the stars on the ground as soon as we reached Hollywood but it took a while to click what they actual...

Struggled to get out of bed this morning as it was so comfy and quite fancied enquiring about how much it would be to buy the bed and have it shipped home..pillows included but Mark wasn’t as keen on the idea!! We eyed up a café yesterday where we could get breakfast this am but when we got there it hadn’t opened! We had to settle for a choc croissant and smoothie from the station café instead! Our train was slightly delayed but we managed to get seats on ...

Up early again, seem to be making a habit of it!! Hmmm! Left the hostel for our journey back to Emeryville! The journey passed quickly and we didn’t have any hold ups. We were 2 hours early getting back to Emeryville so we went to the hotel to find out what time check in was. As it happened, we were able to check in there and then which was handy as it saved us having to carry our bags far! The hotel was very posh! This was a one off as it was too much hassle t...

We got up early and grabbed some breakfast quick before making our way to Yosemite. I was chief driver today as Mark has had a funny eye..not like his normal infection..just aching and bloodshot..we think it’s from the sun! The roads in the parks, and the ones leading up to them, are good roads and much better surfaced than the highways, was good fun! We passed through a few tunnels, many which go through the rocks! Our first stop was at Bridalveil falls whic...

We were up early, before sunrise..that was at 7am..we got up at 6.55am!  Breakfast was provided which was lovely! The air was really crisp and fresh and lovely and refreshing! We headed for the park, filling up with petrol on the way which is much cheaper than at home! First stop in the park was the forest museum. Was only small but gave some fascinating facts about the huge Sequoia trees which this park is known for. We decided to visit the Giant Sherman tre...