Home at Laver Drive
3 juin 2023, Australie ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Packed up and ready to go on our big trip! Thank you Zoe for taking us to the Airport.
Gold Coast Airport
3 juin 2023, Australie ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Checked in and chilling at the Qantas Business Class Lounge. I could get used to this!!
Here’s hoping our bags make it all the way through to San Francisco!
Qantas - GC to Sydney QF597 Seats 3D & 3
3 juin 2023, Australie ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Our first business class flight - comfy seats, beautiful meal - chicken in a mushroom sauce with sweet potato mash, green beans, sour dough, and choice of wines. We stuck with the sparkling water.En savoir plus
Qantas Flight from Sydney to San Francis
3 juin 2023, Australie ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Our first long haul trip flying Business Class did not disappoint. The service by the Qantas staff was amazing, and the space was so comfortable. The wash pack came in a nice reusable case, andEn savoir plus
San Francisco Arrival
3 juin 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
After landing an hour early we were then held up queuing to get through Border Control for an hour. But once we were through it was quick to grab an Uber and head to Union Square to our Hotel,En savoir plus
Breakfast Day 2 San Francisco
4 juin 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
After an early wake up we headed out and found an amazing diner that we had seen last night.
There was a great choice of food from waffles, pancakes to eggs - cooked a million different ways.
WeEn savoir plus
Walk to Fishermans Wharf
4 juin 2023, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Our first full day in San Francisco. After breakfast we walked (up and down some serious San Fran Hills) to the Ferry Terminal, only to discover the Sunday Ferry didn’t leave until 12:20pm.
So weEn savoir plus
Ferry to Muir Woods
4 juin 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Then the walk back and the ferry ride over to Larkspur. That’s where we met a lovely couple - Justin and Kelly from Ohio. After a crazy bus ride we arrived at Muir Woods with the enormous SequoiasEn savoir plus
Pets and Flowers
5 juin 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
There are certainly a lot of very interesting people here in San Francisco- especially people with their pets. Not only were people walking dogs, but also transporting them on bikes and inEn savoir plus
San Fran to Alcatraz
5 juin 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
We were able to tick off a bucket list item today with a visit to Alcatraz. So steeped in history. We took the audio tour where you are given your own headphones and audio player which is set to yourEn savoir plus
Food at The Bay
5 juin 2023, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
The food here in San Francisco has been amazing! After our Alcatraz trip we headed off the Fisherman’s Wharf and Jasin enjoyed a famous Clam Chowder whilst overlooking the Bay with Sea-lions baskingEn savoir plus
Riding the Cable Car
5 juin 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
A visit to San Fran isn’t complete without a trip in the cable car.
We bought one way tickets and hopped on at the Bay Area. There was a bit of a wait, but we got chatting to some fellow Aussies andEn savoir plus
San Fran to Calgary
6 juin 2023, États Unis ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
We woke up to a rainy San Francisco- so it was the perfect day to pack up and leave. After a crazy Uber drive to the airport we checked in to United 🇺🇸 for the first of two flights. The UnitedEn savoir plus
Arrival at Ray and Becs
6 juin 2023, Canada ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
After two flights we landed in Calgary. Within 15 minutes we were off the plane, bags in hand and met up with Ray - after 25 years! He took us back to his family home where Bec has prepared aEn savoir plus
Banff and Beyond
7 juin 2023, Canada ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Today Ray took us to see all the amazing mountains and lakes near Calgary.
Banff was amazing - with snow capped mountains and beautiful clear water.
After lunch at the Rose and Crown in Banff MainEn savoir plus
Winsport Visit
8 juin 2023, Canada ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
This morning Ray took us to Winsport which is a huge sports centre with 4 ice skating rings, gym, and heaps more - Canada Olympic Park, formerly known as Paskapoo Ski Hill, is a ski hill andEn savoir plus
Cruising Round Calgary
8 juin 2023, Canada ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
On Thursday we went off, grabbed the most enormous beef and cheese sandwich which we enjoyed at Bragg Creek and the nearby waterfall.
Such a beautiful area.
Calgary Home and City
9 juin 2023, Canada ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Today was a little more low key. Started with an amazing breakfast pie, then a visit out to Ray’s police station and the police youth visitor centre. Ray and I posed for a photo under the policeEn savoir plus
Tour Guide Bec - Dennys and Mall
10 juin 2023, Canada ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Ray and the kids headed off to Salt Lake City, Utah on a 12.5 hour road trip to watch a concert. So Bec took over the reins and did not disappoint!!
After a new nails, where I chatted to a fewEn savoir plus
Calgary to Minneapolis
11 juin 2023, Canada ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
After a 2:45am alarm we headed off to Calgary Airport under the cover of darkness. We made it through security and grabbed an expresso for me and a salmon Bagel for Jasin. Delta airlines were great -En savoir plus
Minneapolis to Atlanta
11 juin 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
A brisk (long) walk to the gate at the opposite end of the terminal and we were straight on the next Delta plane. Again we left on time and enjoyed another movie and free wifi. No food only theEn savoir plus
Atlanta Airport arrival
11 juin 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
This airport is CRAZY busy. I googled and found out it’s the busiest airport in the USA and possibly in the world.
We had to take a train from the domestic terminal to the international terminal.En savoir plus
Flight to Quito Ecuador
11 juin 2023, États Unis ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
So after a delay of 1.5 hours we board our replacement plane - which I have to say had just lost Delta it’s 5 start rating with me. This plane had to be deep cleaned and they clearly pulled it outEn savoir plus
Atlanta to Quito Ecuador
11 juin 2023, Équateur ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
So we never made it to TGI as it was too busy. I ended up with a double expresso and a bbq chicken crepe.
The plane was delayed for 1.5 hours due to equipment failure- and quite clearly theyEn savoir plus
Ecuador arrival
11 juin 2023, Équateur ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
After a long uncomfortable flight we landed in Quito. We got through customs pretty quickly, and we’re grateful that our bags made it all the way through from Canada.
Gabby from Ecuador family toursEn savoir plus





















































































































































































































































































































