A bit of advice:

A rainy day. Again! The girls and I were meant to go the Botanical Garden. But Nem was up at the crack of dawn to fetch April at the airport with Jennifer (I had no idea how much they love that girl). So we stayed home most of the day.
Y biked home in the rain. And let me tell you, he does not suffer physical discomfort lightly.

Advice: Melissa: I would love to bring a bike for Popsy, but with the luggage restrictions, I simply cannot. I do recommend them highly, and you can purchase them in CA at good bike stores, or on line at Ebay. They're called Laufrads. Not a brand name, but a type of bicycle.

Michael: I cannot emphasize enough the effect of caffeine in anxiety. I was never a huge consumer of caffeine, but even still, it wreaked havoc, pretty much with everything. I feel like a veil has lifted since I stopped.

Everyone: Do not attempt a shopping trip with two tired girls, one on scooter the other on bike. You will end up carrying all four, and it is not a pretty sight.