Disneyland
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We enjoyed Disneyland on our 2 1/2 days there. Even though Nicholas wasn't feeling well for most of that time, he was determined to go on the Indiana Jones ride where no two rides are ever the same. .JPG)
We survived the Indiana Jones ride
When that big rock comes rolling down towards you, you do wonder if it will stop in time! 
The Wicked Queen and McQueen exchanging potion recipes
Ben and I were on the Matterhorn roller coaster when the earthquake apparently happened. We'd commented on how it seemed to be a bit rough and that it felt like our bottoms were scraping on the ground at times. The rides were closed down for about 90 minutes while they did safety checks. 
Nicholas and the Sword in the Stone & the beautiful carousel in the background
A bus driver said that he'd lived in LA for his whole life and that this earthquake lasted longer than any before and that he'd lost 3" of water from his swimming pool.
The four of us went on the teacup ride, something that I think anyone in the
The Wicked Queen and McQueen exchanging potion recipes Ben and I were on the Matterhorn roller coaster when the earthquake apparently happened. We'd commented on how it seemed to be a bit rough and that it felt like our bottoms were scraping on the ground at times. The rides were closed down for about 90 minutes while they did safety checks. Nicholas and the Sword in the Stone & the beautiful carousel in the backgroundA bus driver said that he'd lived in LA for his whole life and that this earthquake lasted longer than any before and that he'd lost 3" of water from his swimming pool.
The four of us went on the teacup ride, something that I think anyone in the same age group as Iain and I would want to do - we only just managed to fit
all 4 sets of knees into the centre of the cup. 
Iain in the teacup!
Iain in the teacup! At California Adventure Park, we enjoyed the stage show "Aladdin", "The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror" (Ben went on with Iain and then again with me) and at the end of the day Iain and Ben went on the "Grizzly River Run" twice and got drenched. It was very cold by the end of the day, so they should have been freezing!
The Grizzly River Run
The next day was our bus trip to Universal Studios and interestingly we all enjoyed this better than Disneyland. We had decided to upgrade our tickets and do the VIP tour, it was quite expensive but well worth the extra. We were in a group of 12 and had our own tour leader from 10am - 5.30pm. One benefit of the VIP was getting into shows, rides, exhibitions without lining up and being seated in special areas. We did a tour around the studios, went inside a sound studio, props department and saw where they make backdrops etc. There were buildings that are used as background scenes and we learnt how they can change them to suit the time period required and to make it authentic. 
Churro anyone?
Churro anyone?There was so much more that we saw here, but I would hate to bore you, it really was a good day. And we saw the "Hollywood" sign up on the hill as we were going home, it was too foggy to see it on the way there.
To finish off, we have another Quote of the Day - this time from Iain, "There aren't many white cars in America"
The boys have enjoyed reminding him of this constantly - especially when a few white cars pass by all within a short time of each other.
Hi ben its sean have a great time on your holiday and on SVR 2010 you can get cowboy bob orton attre
Hi from the dares plus Nelson our new addition to the family(a 6wk old australian shepherd)I must have had a seniors moment when I agreed to this!Glad to see the trip is going so well and great pics and doco of disneyland and universal studios.Cant believe that the same rides are still going 33 yrs since I was there.Loved the limo.
Where are these promised photos!!!???
Hope you are enjoying your time at Andrews.
Guess what!!! Darc Parsons drove his car straight thru the chill out last night!!!
I went to write some more but thought...whoooppps that might be better for private email...LOL
Hi there. Its great Nic is feeling better. You have all been so busy. A rest day at Andrew's will be great. We are enjoying the blogs - keep it up.
hey ben and nick I've just been looking at your photos hope your having fun!!!! :D
Molly
hello all...no doubt you are having a great time! hope that Nicholas is feeling better now.
Kirsty has filled you in on the bit of drama here. She had an over the phone instruction on yeast making.....many laughs. Has the weather been kind to you?
We are looking forward to the next update...stay well! Oh..I hope there are some shots of you and Iain in the teacup
Marion and all