Checked in: Day 19-21?

I think my dates are way off. Whatever. I'll have to figure out how long I actually spent over here later. In the international terminal checked in and through immigration. Pretty much, its up to the airline to do their part and get us home safe and on time.

Last night we had a great final night in Sydney. We walked around the city visiting most of the parks including one with an outdoor ice skating rink. Still bizarre see that in August. Managed to get everything packed in a reasonably decent manner, including all of the swag I collected along the way.

It's a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Sydney. Sun is shinning. We take off at 1:50pm to land in Los Angeles at 10:30am the same day. I'm looking forward to being back but not looking forward to 24 hours of travel.

I keep repeating myself but this trip has been both an adventure but a learning experience. For instance, all airlines over here have a weight limit per passenger, not bag. While this is tough for heavy packers it does make more sense. In america, they will literally make you unpack in the airport to make a 60 bag 50 pounds, even if it means transferring it to a second bag. If you really look at the overall functionality of that, you see how stupid it really is. It's still ultimately the same weight! Our industry is riddled with little things like this. If you have flip flops on or as myself, TOMS, you do not have to remove them through security screening. Boots and large shoes are still asked to be removed but when you can see the feet, what is the point. I'm not making a list of little things I hate, more of a list of things I will write my representative about when I get home.

Nathan and myself are both ready to be back stateside. See you guys soon.

Shane