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So seeing as a National newspaper did write that we were going to buy a new wardrobe in new York we decided we better go and get some new clothes , Philip doesn’t want the tabloids to bran him a fake clothes horse love rat or other such shocking headlines! Although now big brother is under way the Daily Star has much more pressing world matters to report on. So we set off for Century 21 New York’s best kept secret it brands itself as although everyone seems to know it. It is directly opposite ground zero so we first go to amazing little chapel St Paul’s which despite being at the base of the twin towers stood relatively un scathed during the horrific events of 9/11/2001 and also to the visitors centre and museum . ... read more

Day 93 By the time we arrive on a stinking hot morning in new York I don’t believe Philip has been more tired in his life its another 6 hour flight across the states and another three hour time different we have hardly adjusted from the mammoth flight from Sydney and have also crammed in another flight with to san Francisco with a stressful day at LAX a half marathon and a 13 mile walk. We had no sleep on the plane and with blisters rotten toe nails and a thigh strain were half tempted just to keep going on and come home and that isn’t half the story. Dragging our bag thru rush hour on the subway to our next destination in queens is a task it is actually the hottest July on record in ... read more

That we managed to get to the start line was the achievement anything else is a bonus is must be one of the most un prepared runs of all times The last time Philip ran was the marathon three weeks ago. That was the worse thing about running the marathon is took such a tole on his feet and legs its took us two weeks to be ready to run again and then we were flying round oz and jetting over here and the travel caught up and there wasn’t any time. The thing is we have really missed it, the running Philip loves it and we are like a child on Christmas eve waiting for the start. To be fair its not like Philip gave up excersie he swam alot in that period and we ... read more

So we are two days from our next run in san Francisco and we don’t leave LA till 11am in the morning today we set out for Hollywood for a day of sight seeing and then Philip going to take me to the ball game. Hollywood boulevard Hall of fame is a mile and half of showbiz stars names from the last 50 years ranging from Kermit the frog to Michael Jackson who’s star seemed to be the most popular from the way all and sundry were posing for pictures with it. Its thirsty work so we stop off a drink at the pig and whistle a Hollywood landmark who can count Spencer Tracey Shirley temple and Howard Hughes pre Looney among its former locals and lets face it there are only so many stars you ... read more

It is pretty neat trick to get your picture taken in Sydney in front of the opera house on a Wednesday morning travel 7487 miles on a 13 1/2 hour flight and get your picture taken in Los angeles at exactly the same date and time. Not so neat if you go the other way as they steal a day off you. where does it go I do not know. We did meet someone in oz who missed there birthday that way left the states arrived in oz without the day having ever existed which is just rude. Although Philip is contemplating flying from LA to Sydney every year on the 12th May so he doesn’t get any older he could stay 38 forever this way. An expense trick thou. Anyway he may be growing older ... read more