Holiday Inn Express Suites Ontario Mills Mall Rancho Cucamonga

Today Sarah and I went shopping at Downtown Disney and Disneyland where we took too much advantage of a 20% off voucher at the Disney stores, so we won't tell you how much we spent, but we saved US$55! On the way out I managed to stop Mickey Mouse as he was leaving the photo spot for a break by putting my arm around ...

... do with it. We never broke a sweat at the park. It is always in the lower to mid 80's with a cool breeze. And NO humidity. I now have a better understanding on why people flock to the LA area. From talking to locals summer is not all that different from winter. I could get used ...

... for the tow truck, then went to Desert Cities Honda for the repair - turns out it was just the valve stem, so a couple of hours later, I was back on the road for Rancho Cucamonga!  Arrived later than planned, but safely.  Registered and got settled into the hotel just in time to head for the Park for dinner and the beginning ceremonies.  Then rode to the next morning's staging area, so I would know where it was.  Going to be a busy morning.

... proved to be incorrect unless we wanted to have tickets to the next performance of the Philharmonic orchestra presenting Beethoven. This wasn't the case we simply (as most Aussies do) wanted to have a sticky beak at the famous named landmark!! So we did and took some photos to prove we had been there. Then guess where the Travellers went next? They travelled (with Harriet's assistance) into Hollywood Boulevard. Yep Right into Hollywood and Vine ...

... I was dying for soup for dinner. So we headed down to the 7 Eleven to see what they had. I stocked up on soup, Chris on Beer, and then we headed across the road to get Indian for Chris for dinner. While waiting for dinner I sat mesmerised by an Indian music channel that the restaurant had on. We don't have anything quite like that in Australia. Then it was time to walk back to the hotel, and watch the Disney Channel... We also ...

... place. Then it was off to lunch before spending some up close and personal time with Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater. Pretty happy five year old. Travelling along Route 66 and now seeing the stars from the movie for real made it a fun stop for Zac. Maybe in a few years, they will add a Cars based attraction. That would certainly have been well used by us during our visit, had they developed something. There is always next time... But ...

... to the hostel where they served free champagne and watched the Oscars on tv. I don't know what happened. But the Oscars only went for like 5 minutes and people were buying me beers as well. After many days of continuous drinking I was ill. It's the worst thing in the world to have a runny nose with a massive moustache. Yes gross I know. The moe asks as like a heater to your nose! I was so sick that I pretty much vegetated for the next few days. I found out ...

... reminds us that she is not the one who personally called out for these reporters and photographers. They would be leaving the truck for a little bit, but when the street cleaners were finished, Jodi would appreciate it if we cooperated. Alice nodded, and said that maybe Jodi would like to talk to the man who is lying under the truck if the city plans on moving their vehicle. Jodi looked a little surprised at Alice's gall, but walked over to Jeff and had a ...

... which were beautiful. Also got taken to Rodeo drive....Just to get me in the mood.....shopping looks fab....and they have normal shops like Gap, Banana Republic, Starbuck ( yes it is a shop, you buy coffee there!) Tiffanys, Gucci.....ha ha - had to get those two in did I not.......I also figure that as I didn't do Tiffanys yet I could buy a bag in Gucci........perhaps I should just cut the credit card up now ????????? Anyway, I went into the hotel to arrange my transport ...

... After trying the spinning teacups,watching local music heroes 'Bill and his Hillbillies' and Snow White - The Musical it was back for more of Thunder and Splash Mountains (7 and 3 times each respectively) - we couldn't get enough you could say. To finish the day the Christmas Parade went sauntering past us with all the usual Disney suspects before the curtain was brought town with a late-night fireworks display. A really great day for us but ultimately this place is ...