Home at Laver Drive
3 Jun 2023, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 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 Jun 2023, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 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 Jun 2023, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 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.Baca lagi
Qantas Flight from Sydney to San Francis
3 Jun 2023, Australia ⋅ ☁️ 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, andBaca lagi
San Francisco Arrival
3 Jun 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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,Baca lagi
Breakfast Day 2 San Francisco
4 Jun 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 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.
WeBaca lagi
Walk to Fishermans Wharf
4 Jun 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 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 weBaca lagi
Ferry to Muir Woods
4 Jun 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 SequoiasBaca lagi
Pets and Flowers
5 Jun 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 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 inBaca lagi
San Fran to Alcatraz
5 Jun 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 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 yourBaca lagi
Food at The Bay
5 Jun 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 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 baskingBaca lagi
Riding the Cable Car
5 Jun 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 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 andBaca lagi
San Fran to Calgary
6 Jun 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌧 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 UnitedBaca lagi
Arrival at Ray and Becs
6 Jun 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 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 aBaca lagi
Banff and Beyond
7 Jun 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 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 MainBaca lagi
Winsport Visit
8 Jun 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 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 andBaca lagi
Cruising Round Calgary
8 Jun 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 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 Jun 2023, Kanada ⋅ ⛅ 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 policeBaca lagi
Tour Guide Bec - Dennys and Mall
10 Jun 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☁️ 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!!
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Calgary to Minneapolis
11 Jun 2023, Kanada ⋅ ☀️ 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 -Baca lagi
Minneapolis to Atlanta
11 Jun 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 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 theBaca lagi
Atlanta Airport arrival
11 Jun 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☁️ 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.Baca lagi
Flight to Quito Ecuador
11 Jun 2023, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 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 outBaca lagi
Atlanta to Quito Ecuador
11 Jun 2023, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 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 theyBaca lagi
Ecuador arrival
11 Jun 2023, Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 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 toursBaca lagi





















































































































































































































































































































