http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/jayandnat/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from jayandnat en-us Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:28:25 +0000 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:28:25 +0000 Day 134 Tuesday 010909 NJJ Don't let dehydration ruin your vacationPaid 25 each at the hotel restaurant for allyoucaneat all day they gave us wrist banks so we could come and go. At breakfast for once I didn't eat all I could have so pleased with my selfcontrol Wandered along The Strip. I had to buy some stuff in the CocaCola store. Back to hotel for lunch. Showers. Booked out car a http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Nevada/Las-Vegas/blog-455569.html Day 141 Tuesday 080909 NJJDrove straight to San Diego wedding coming up We went to the city administration building to book an appointment for our marriage licence got it for Thursday at 8.30am. Can't do Wednesday 9th as loads of superstitious people are getting married there as the date is supposed to be lucky. Off to Campland on the Bay in Mission Bay. Checked in for 2 nights. Tent up a http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/California/San-Diego/blog-455582.html Day 140 Monday 070909 NJJ Labour Day USAHad a look at the Route 66 tac at the visitor centre. Left Kingman for California on the I40 West. Got excited when we passed the 'Welcome to California' roadsign. Drove alongside the Mojave National Preserve. Had a wander around 'Dollar Tree' and I had to buy some bits 'n' bobs to Jamie's frustration. In Barstow we stopped at a Tanger Outlet where I bo http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/California/San-Diego/blog-455581.html Day 139 Sunday 060909 NJJ The loud noises from the trains on the nearby tracks wasn't too disturbing during the night. Had a short walk around Flagstaff then drove back to Grand Canyon N.P. Did some more of the viewpoints which we didn't get to see yesterday then left the park after an hour or so. It was very busy there due to being holiday weekend. The weather was glorious. On to Williams. H http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Arizona/Williams/blog-455578.html Day 138 Saturday 050909 NJJ Slept well last night. Left campground by 10am. Saw the road formerly known as Route 666 that was the official road name until it was changed for the benefit of the superstitious. Left Monticello passed by Mexican Hat the town and rocks into Navajo land and on to Monument Valley. Soon after the skies opened up and we pulled off the road for a bit. The weather http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Arizona/Flagstaff/blog-455574.html Day 137 Friday 040909 NJJ We both hardly slept last night it was sooo windy Drove the scenic drive in Capitol Reef National Park and then on to Canyonlands National Park. We've seen some more spectacular scenery and vast lands. Saw on the sights including North and South window and delicate arch. There was a rain shower following the thunder and the scenery was still amazing just shown http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Utah/Moab/blog-455573.html Day 136 Thursday 030909 NJJ Got the shuttle bus for the 1.5 hour trip around Zion National Park to view the lovely scenery. Drove on the Bryce Canyon National Park. Saw bighorn sheep along the way. Had food at a roadside diner buffalo chicken salad each couldn't face the Special K. Passed through Dixie National Forest. At Bryce Canyon went to a number of viewing points Sunrise point Sun http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Utah/Capitol-Reef/blog-455572.html Day 135 Wednesday 020909 NJJ 2 weeks to W DayChanged the car at Dollar as the first was making a weird noise. Packed up the second car then got on our way heading north. Stopped at visitor centre in Mesquite Nevada and then into Arizona. 3.40pm we passed into Utah. Checked into Watchman campground in Zion National Park. It was a very hot day temperatures around 100 and the heat continued http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Utah/Zion-National-Park/blog-455571.html Day 133 Monday 310809 NJJSorted out all the luggage and packed it all up in readiness for our flight to Las Vegas. Had more stuff than I anticipated so we had to get rid of a few things that we didn't really need. At the airport I phoned David's Bridal in Las Vegas to book an appointment. Flight Bozeman to Denver Colorado. Had some time in the airport before taking another flight to Vegas wh http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Nevada/Las-Vegas/blog-455565.html Day 132 Sunday 300809 NJJBooked car and accommodation for Las Vegas on the internet before leaving camp. Had a wander around Old Trail Town an Old Wild West town with original artefacts of the bygone era. Back to Yellowstone National Park. Saw a coyote in the distance but still no bears this is Yellowstone and we haven't seen one Saw loads of bison and in Mammoth Springs an elk fest. Tr http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Montana/Butte/blog-455561.html Day 131 Saturday 290809 NJJPacked up then used the camp showers very much needed as we hadn't been able to shower since Wednesday. Saw various viewpoints of the Upper and Lower Falls of Yellowstone river and the north and south rim of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. On then for the 81 mile drive to Cody Wyoming from the east entrance of Yellowstone. Travelled through Buffalo Bill country. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Wyoming/Cody/blog-455559.html Day 130 Friday 280809 NJJThe ranger at the campground said there were moose on the other side of camp so we went for a look we saw three grazing they're such weird looking but elegant. Had a great view of the Teton range in the lovely morning light. Stopped at Moose Jenny Lake and Coulter Bay. Special K for breakfast and lunch. Back to Yellowstone through the south entrance. Stopped at a f http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Wyoming/Yellowstone-National-Park/blog-455557.html Day 129 Thursday 270809 NJJ Stopped at the Ranger Station on the way out of camp for my passport cancellation and bought my first National Parks Regional stamp I won't mention these going forward but I had a bit of OCD for collecting these things Jamie's fault he bought me the book. Drove the Firehole Canyon drive. Watched Old Faithful erupt luckily we didn't have to wait long. Enjoyed http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Wyoming/Yellowstone-National-Park/blog-455553.html Day 128 Wednesday 260809 NJJ 3 weeks to WeddingUp at 8.30am after great night sleep in a very comfortable bed. Had the complimentary motel breakfast. Got a taxi at 10.45am to the car rental place at the nearby airport picked up the Nissan Versa then we were on the road. Phoned Joan and spoke to both the Mums who were looking at flights etc. to come out to see us. Had our Special K lunch in t http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Wyoming/Yellowstone-National-Park/blog-455548.html Day 127 Tuesday 250809 NJJEveryone had to get off the bus at 4.40am in Spokane the last stop in Washington state for 30mins. We were unlucky to be stuck in the same seats when we got back on. We both managed to get a little sleep then. We travelled through Idaho but there were no stops in the state. 30 mins stop at St Regis Montana at 8.30am so we bought some breakfast food but there wasn' http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Montana/Bozeman/blog-455546.html Day 126 Monday 240809 NJJPacked everything up. Dropped bags off at lockers in bus station. Got the car back to the rental place bang on 12.15pm the exact time it had to be back for phew. Lunch at a food court. You had to be there but whilst Jamie was looking at the menu a guy who was queuing asked him 'are you ready to go' Jay looking quite shocked said 'Where' I struggled to contain my http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Washington/Seattle/blog-449349.html Day 125 Sunday 230809 NJJWent to Lonsdale Quay market along didn't spend much time there. Spent the afternoon realxing by the pool at the campground and also in and out of the jacuzzi. Had our evening meal at Brown's restaurant. Jay finally got to have some buffalo wings. Had lovely food. Then back to camp for faffing and then bed around 10pm. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver/North-Vancouver/blog-449347.html Day 124 Saturday 220809 NJJDrove into the city. Checked out bus depot for leaving Monday lockers etc. Shopping area of city for wander. Had some delicious cupcakes and lunch was burritos. Back to RV park around 5.30pm. Relaxed for the evening spent some time in the jacuzzi. Pasta for dinner. Bed and ipod. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver/North-Vancouver/blog-449345.html Day 123 Friday 210809 NJJSlept OK especially considering the loud trains running all night. The creek next to our camp site was loud but that was just like white noise. As we were close to a waterway I was paranoid as usual about bears. Washed dishes then left camp. Drove from Squamish to Vancouver. Checked into Capilano RV park around 10am for the next three nights. I found out how worried http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Vancouver/North-Vancouver/blog-449343.html Day 122 Thursday 200809 JRJ Loud trains again throughout the night Up early shower and packed up by 930. Had breakfast and drove to Ashcroft. Had a wander around a little museum about the gold rush and local history. It was OK. Drove onto Lillooet and stopped for lunch at a pretty picnic area. Drove onto Whistler. Had a walk around the town which was very nice. It's obvious they are prepar http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Canada/British-Columbia/Squamish/blog-449335.html