RJ enjoys the view at Denver airport. We're almost there!

The only way to travel... Headphones on, videos playing... Life is good.

A (very) brief stop-over in LA. Exploring all the different areas of our hotels was an unexpected adventure.

"I love not being in an airplane!" LR takes a break in our hotel room.

To the gates! LR was amazingly helpful, volunteering to take her bag as well as a heavy carry-on.

RJ enjoys a treat while enduring the inevitable wait for boarding at the gate.

Welcome to Cody, Wyoming! Every morning we were greeted with this amazingly beautiful view.

It was hard to be grumpy with the photographer when surrounded with scenery like this.

RJ was often the first awake, so some early morning exploring was usually in order.

After which, he'd need to enjoy his second breakfast.

Dad and the kids would go exploring the countryside every morning and night.

We were surrounded by great hills and low grassland. Everything was very different from back in Australia.

We discovered a deep respect for cacti and prickly pears and their affinity for poking into shoes and socks.

The irrigation channels and sluice gates were an endless source of entertainment.

LR poses in front of a man-made stream. We were amazed seeing the amount of water just running around the place.

Some handsome bloke shows off an interesting sample. Is it a fossil?

We've found some tracks! What kind of animal made these??? Definitely a bear!!!

LR spotted a tiny, tiny bunny on the side of the trail.

We spotted this trio of llamas at the edge of the field!

LR decides whether or not to take this trail home.

We took the high-road instead... fewer injuns and bears this way.

After every long hike, the kids had a bath to clean up. No water restrictions around here!

Dad couldn't help taking some beautiful pictures while we were there.

The sunsets were spectacular.

And the scenery was just stunning too.

We made it to the top!

Everyone gets a chance to climb, but some have to catch up.

RJ scales the cliff face.

We made it to the top!

We made it to the other side. Time to search for shells.

LR and Mum search for interesting things in the rock pool.

Some cool guy with a camera.

RJ dips his egg in the dye.

LR explains the finer points of dyeing eggs to I.

RJ and I show off their colourful hands.

We safely put all our eggs in one basket.

The hunt begins! Eggs and clues are at each location.

LR reads the next clue.

Yes, there were even eggs hiding under the rug.

Even mum had a clue to read out.

The end reward... Bunnies!

RJ found his bunny... Totally worth it.

Following a long-standing family tradition, the ears MUST go first.

RJ heads into the karri forest. Does the wumpus live in the forest?

After leading the way and finding their own track, the kids change their minds and head back towards an existing path.

Mum takes a moment to point out the different plants and animals living on the underside of a giant log.

The kids followed up by acting like animals on top of the log.

A break for lunch on a log on the side of a very steep hill, and then back to the car.

We met the friendliest, lickiest horse in Australia. The kids were each slobbered in turn.

As always, LR had her chance to go riding.

She put on a brave face and had a good time, despite the rain that fell during the lesson.