Destination: USA

Lake Superior

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 | By fieldnotes | Views [545]

The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down of the big lake they call Gitchegumie. Lake Superior holds 10% of the world’s surface water.   It is bordered by three states; Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan and we are visiting national ... Read more >

mile 1506: Shasta City

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 | By elawlor | Views [731] | Comments [1]

hello! Its been a while. I have had many challenges since the last time I wrote. I started having foot trouble again; same foot, but on the heel. Some people were saying I had plantar fascaitus, some thought it was my achilles tendon, some thought a ... Read more >

Complaint.

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 | By christyindominicanrepublic | Views [503] | Comments [1]

Let me just send out one complaint.It is HOT and HUMID right now. I don´t know why I even bother with my bucket baths, when I am quickly sweating soon after. Just sitting around makes me sweaty. If only the luz was on all the time, then I would just ... Read more >

Gallery: Seattle's amazing Pike Place

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 | By mlisaho | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Fun in Seattle

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 | By mlisaho | Photo Gallery

Gallery: I HEART Seattle 2

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 | By mlisaho | Photo Gallery

Greyhound again

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 | By clarrieno1 | Views [294]

So I really had thought I would get up and go back to Fort Worth to have a proper look around but it's just not happening to I will just hang out at the hostel until I have to head into town to catch my overnight bus to New Orleans. Bit nervous about ... Read more >

Totally in love with Seattle

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 | By mlisaho | Views [630]

I've never been so totally taken with a city as I am with Seattle. The city's not the prettiest place - there're bums on the street, and the city buildings are somewhat grubby looking (though of course it looks better and better as you get into the ... Read more >

"Planes, trains, and automobiles"

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 | By lem53venus | Views [472] | Comments [1]

Its official. I'm on my way to leaving the country- currently on my second mode of transportation of the day. First a car, now a train. Next a bus and then a plane. By the end of the week, horse will be added onto the list too. Thanks for all the well ... Read more >

Dallas and it's most important moment in history

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 | By clarrieno1 | Views [576]

Finally dragged my backside out of the hostel and into downtown Dallas. First priority was the visitor centre to find out what to do follwed swiftly by the post office.  Then the sightseeing began. Went to the chase building observation deck - amazing ... Read more >

The internet is Slooooowwwww, today

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 | By baker | Views [587]

This will be a quick one, I am still slow and so is the internet, but things are good. The trip started at LAX, where after many hours of carefully crafting all things neccesary for an oversea trip, I open my wallet to find my credit card and ATM ... Read more >

Into LA

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 | By jimandnicadventure | Views [447] | Comments [1]

Sunday 26 th July LA The picture was taken overlooking Palm Springs) Just arrived in LA after a beautiful drive from Palm Springs late this afternoon. We decided to spend the day in Palm Springs ... Read more >

Palm Springs by the pool

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 | By jimandnicadventure | Views [424] | Comments [1]

Saturday25th Palm Springs Sipping cocktails by the pool as the sun goes down over the mountains. This morning we took a three hour hike over the lower hills and canyons that surround ... Read more >

Palm Springs

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 | By jimandnicadventure | Views [381]

Friday 24 th July Palm Springs We caught up with Victor's partner of 40 odd years, Don, for lunch today. It really was a bunch of old friends getting together to chew over the old times. ... Read more >

Joshua Tree National Park

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 | By jimandnicadventure | Views [927]

Thursday 23 rd July Joshua Tree National Park We had a deliciously laid back start to the day with brief bouts of time in the swimming pool and at the breakfast table. We then were in a need ... Read more >