Day 145 (Saturday 12/09/09, NJJ) We all had breakfast together at the hotel before going out. First stop David's Bridal for wedding veil, hair comb, shoes and handbag. Lunch at Mimi's Cafe. Had a quick wander around Macy's and then back to the hotel to relax by the pool and jacuzzi. In the evening we had to buy a step at Wal Mart so the 'passengers' could get in and out of the van easily. Dinner at Souplantation then bed at 10pm. ... read more

Day 143 (Thursday 10/09/09, NJJ) Slept on the hard ground again for most of the night. Got to the County Clerks Office by 8.30am. We filled in the Marriage Licence form, reviewed it with 'Elizabeth' the admin' assistant & then she completed the process. We were given the paperwork which Renate, our Wedding Officiant, will need for the wedding. On to Coronado - where we're getting married - for the first time. Had a wander around and got really excited. It's exactly what we hoped for. We stopped at a few beauty salons and restaurants for menus and prices for next week. After weeks of searching in jewellers we finally got J's wedding ring, in Wal Mart of all places. At Carlsbad Premium outlets Jay bought his wedding shirt, tie, shoes and belt from Kenneth Cole. ... read more

Day 141 (Tuesday 08/09/09, NJJ) Drove 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 and then off to Otay Ranch shopping mall. Jamie bought his suit for the wedding at Banana Republic there - it's perfect. I was so excited when he tried it on. He'd only just started looking for a suit and he found it straight away. It's been so good to not have the stress of organising a big wedding. On next to a Premium ... read more

Day 139 (Sunday 06/09/09, 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. Had food at a Denny's and drove around the Route 66 loop. Stopped for ice cream at a Route 66 'Diner'. After driving for a time we checked into Rambling Rose motel and settled for the night - near the Santa Fe railroad. Jamie started his tooth whitening regime for the wedding. I had a coffee at Mr D'z diner. Booked our car ... read more