Destination: USA

Arizona, the state with the Canyon!

Sat, 1 Dec 2007 | By jamesanddan | Views [851] | Comments [1]

Arizona - The Grand Canyon State (original!) From Vegas we drove through the desert to The Grand Canyon via Hoover Dam (not that impressive - we were more impressed with the new road they were building!). We got to the Grand Canyon for sunset, took ... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors

Nevada

Sat, 1 Dec 2007 | By jamesanddan | Views [1134]

Nevada - The Silver State Arriving in Las Vegas we were hit by the bright neon lights, crowds of people and comeplete tackiness of the place - it was so cool!! The first night we were there we just chilled out in our Travelodge, preparing ourselves ... Read more >

Tags: Party time

Driving off into the sunset!

Sat, 1 Dec 2007 | By packlightwalkslow | Views [1094]

In about 4 hours I'll be driving off into the sunset for a week of snow capped paradise. I'm so excited I can't sit still! The thought of driving through the flatlands of Nebraska and eastern Colorado is daunting, but the sight of the mountains in the ... Read more >

Tags: colorado, on the road

Gallery: New York General

Sat, 1 Dec 2007 | By abelaine | Photo Gallery

New York

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 | By bixxie | Views [577]

We met up with the girls from work after getting a greyhound bus from Wilmington in Delaware to New York Port Authority bus terminal. There was nearly a riot on the bus when the driver took a very scenic route instead of going on the freeway. On Sat ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

California here we are

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 | By wild_blue | Views [447]

Ohoh California in the summer, where everyday's a holiday... it was a relief when the plane landed. The flight from Brisbane to Auckland was exciting - we had food, watched a movie then pretty well arrived! The next leg was the longest any of us had ever ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

I LOVE NYC

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 | By abelaine | Views [605]

Firstly big thanks to Melissa for allowing us to torture her for the last 2 weeks. We drove her mad with phone calls, late nights and crazy drinking. I know she will miss us (haha) well actually we will miss her! Last night had a great dinner with ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating

Ground Zero

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 | By abelaine | Views [532]

Our camcorder arrived today at Melissa's work.  Sensational and tiny - HD on a HDD 40Gig - exciting stuff! Visiting Ground Zero - Briel couldn't help but talk and feel sad.  He knew what the Towers had looked like.  He remembered them, and now what ... Read more >

Tags: Tears...

Back to the cold

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 | By fozzy | Views [707] | Comments [3]

H Guys Sorry not been in touch, what with babysitting, shopping and relaxing body scrubs at the spa!!! Not had  a moment ! In New York now staying with a friend in Green wich village it's ace. Went to Ellis and Liberty island yesterday adn today planned ... Read more >

Tags: Snow

palm trees & powerlines

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 | By darcy | Views [456]

the world could be burning down. if you've ever been alone in the dark blue if you've ever been alone you'll know we've finally arrived at california. it's weird that it reminds me so much of home. there are so many palm trees here and it would be ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

My VISA card arrives in Simi Valley, Los Angeles.

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 | By jc | Views [1669]

Yeah - everything is back on track!  After a magnificent ride down the Pacific Coast Highway, I arrived at the Grand Vista Hotel, Simi Valley and received the great news my replacement Visa card was delivered to the hotel lobby.  I now have US$800 cash ... Read more >

Tags: Laughter

Old friends reunite

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 | By abelaine | Views [788]

Melissa was able to organise a mini reuniion with almost all the 'old' friends they had since they were about 6yrs old.  We met a bar called Volcano which usually is quiet but was full to the brink this night. Briel was on a high as he chatted to all ... Read more >

Tags: Hallmark Moments

Oh what a day!

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 | By jc | Views [1021] | Comments [1]

Well what an interesting day - full of sheer delights and pure frustrations!   The day started magnificently with one of the best night sleeps I have had on the whole trip and awaking to a beautiful morning right in the middle of the Yosemite Valley ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

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Tue, 27 Nov 2007 | By thomaspichl | Views [591]

T I M E   T O   S A Y  G O O D B Y E  . . . Nein, ich werde jetzt nicht mehr erzaehlen, was ich in New York getan und gelassen habe. Dafuer fehlt mir einfach die Zeit, denn ich habe nicht mal mehr 24h in dieser genialen Stadt. Eine grobe Uebersicht ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Gallery: NEW YORK NEEEEEWWW YOOOOOOOOORRRRK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 | By thomaspichl | Photo Gallery