Koru Care Trip Oct 5-19 2019
Twenty-four kids and thirteen caregivers left Christchurch on October 5 2pm. This trip was supported by Riccarton Rotary. In Auckland we were allowed to enter the Koru Care Lounge for drinks and food and visit by Air New Zealand flight crew dressed up in costumes.
After a 12 hour flight to Los Angeles we were met by Dee, a bus driver we have known for several years, and travelled to the Knots Berry Farm resort. We were able to go for a swim and settle into rooms. We went to Claim Jumpers for tea.
The next day was a long day and evening at Disneyland with lots of pictures with characters and autographs plus time to do many of the rides and see fireworks at night.
Next day we bussed to Sand Diego and were able to visit Sea World to see shows and marine life plus several rides, that evening we went to Hobb Nobb restaurant in downtown San Diego below flight path of planes coming into airport.
Next day was a day for shopping to buy items for themselves and family members plus Pirate Dinner Show. Then came California Adventureland with may rides and shows ending in the Wonderful World of Colour, then back to Disneyland to explore the new Star Wars ride and area.
We then went to Hollywood Blvd to explore Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum on way to Staples Centre to watch LA kings play Ice Hockey against Las Vegas team. Everyone enjoyed Popcorn, Hot Dogs burritos plus cookies and drinks in the corporate box.
We had a visit from Jerrod Stoll who we met with Rachel Hunter some time ago before the Kings won the Stanley Cup twice. He is now a TV presenter for Fox Sports. Next day was our last day at Disneyland to do some ting again or ones we had missed.
Next day was an early start to Universal Studios with Tour of back lot Harry Potter zone plus many rides and characters. Last day was at Knotts Berry Farm the home of Snoopy and with many larger rides and western themes. Last days was packing and enjoying swimming complex.
Fun was had by all but I was kept busy with several adults with sore throats and bronchitis plus a broken toe & elbow grazes, and children with nose bleed, eyebrow laceration and bruised toe. Then back home with most children asleep before meals arrived!
Parents were all pleased to see their children again.
Larry