Kaikoura is a town on the north-eastern coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
It’s a place where people go to watch whales, fur seals and dolphins. We didn’t see any whales or dolphins, but we did see plenty of seals on the rocks.
It’s a beautifully rugged coastline where the road hugs the coast quite closely, with high cliffs on the other side.
We caught these two taking a bath.
This fellow was quite curious and came closer to have a look at us, too.
Pantages Theatre is one of the best known Hollywood movie theatres. You can see the Hollywood Walk of Fame stars going right along the path in front of the theatre.
The Hollywood Walk of Fame stars commemorate the celebrities of the film, television, radio, and music industries.
The imprints of celebrities hands and feet, and their signatures, can be found in the concrete outside Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard.
There are plenty of buskers and street performers, wax models outside of Tussaud’s, and people dressed in costume for photo opportunities.
There’s something for everyone in Hollywood!
Are you singing the song now? Good, because I am… ah, show tunes.
Chateau Marmont is one of the exclusive hotels where the rich and famous stay when in town.
The Comedy Store, where many of the famous stand-up comedians got their start, is nestled at the base of the Hollywood Hills.
Santa Monica Boulevard, aka Route 66 in West Hollywood.
The old town is just beautiful.
The Sandias Mountains glow pink in the sunset each night. They’re also a great vantage point for looking back over the city.
The 66 Diner on the iconic Route 66 looks great and serves fantastic 60s style American food.
After we got our kicks on Route 66, we ate here.
I actually love the way Americans fly their flags, both state and national, with pride.
There weren’t any cowboys here… much to my disappointment.
That’s a train station. Seriously.
And so is this one…
I didn’t see a Mountie in Canada, but I saw a police officer on horseback in Texas!
Chuck Norris’ favourite street in Houston.
Broadway, Nashville, at night. There are more people here now than during the day.
This was in the Swinging Doors Saloon. These guys were great!
The Bluebird Cafe, made famous by the TV series ‘Nashville’.
People were lining up to get in… and you can’t get in unless you book at least a month in advance.
We bought boots. What else does one do in Nashville?
Country Music Hall of Fame. This was an absolute must!
My country music “first love”.
The Band Perry playing at the Grand Ole Opry.
Pike River
Bedford, Quebec.
Philipsburg and Lake Champlain.
These may look like insignificant country towns, but they are very significant to me. It didn’t matter that they were dull with winter and cold.
Coming here was something of a personal pilgrimage: I was happy just to be here and see these places for myself.
An Aussie Maple Leaf, adrift on the wind... 