We spent the first leg of the journey waiting in Melbourne Airport for 5 hrs, then in LA we had to wait 4 hrs, then a 13 hr flight to Chicago saw us waiting another 3 hours before our 4 hour flight to Richmond.

Verrrrrrry long day.

By the way no Bike at this stage, Chicago decided they liked it that much they would keep it another day or 2.  Will keep you posted.

First impression of Virginia is it is so pretty lots of trees and such friendly people.

The picture belows show the emblem for the State of Virginia which was on the footpath outside the Hotel.

The Red Cardinal Bird