Blogs from United States, North America

Update...We're heading North along the Pacific Coast Highway, California Highway 1, we've had some great coastal sights across the vast Pacific, spotting several whales. Recently we got into a beautiful area in Humboldt County, CA where the road took us inland and meandered through the thick Western Forests where smooth rivers snaked the landscape with aqua winter runoff from the high hills and the Redwoods are enormous and a stunning sight to see. For me there's really nothing like a clean mountain river, i always have the urge to go in, its usually cold or semi-cold and it usually takes a few minutes to get in, the first dunk is quick and then from there on its enjoyable and extremely refreshing, i joke that its my rebirth, it really makes you feel alive and i look ... read more

Sad it was to leave my girls - I can say we shed a few tears as we loaded up my rental car and I drove off leaving them to catch their flight back to the UK. We have had a most wonderful time together. And we had had a whirlwind 3 days in San Fran - we all fell in love with this beautiful city - in spite of it being cooler then we expected and very windy. Movies of California always make you think the weather is just perfect ... but I guess that's not the reality. Suz had researched what to do and the Top Ten and we left it to her to sort us out for the 3 day plan. Immediately we got a hop/on/off bus with a 48 hour ticket which ... read more

Today we arrived at a lovely camp in McMinnville, OR. We chose this location because Joe really wanted to tour the aviation musuem in town. It is special since it is the final resting place for the "Spruce Goose", the huge plane of Howard Hughes. Joyce and I are still undecided about if we are going or just let the guys go and we have a relaxing day at "home". I am sure there will be plenty of pictures to post tomorrow, so stayed tuned.... read more

We left California bright and early this morning heading up the coast into Oregon. Most of the day it was overcast and drizzling. Typical northwest weather. I think the high got up to 57… Tomorrow we head inland for awhile.... read more

Friday May 17th, 9:23pm East of Boston Today was the first day I felt like I was actually in the flow of things onboard. Last week I was almost in a fog most days, not really sure what was going on, today something clicked and I am back in the groove of ship life. The day did start early with US immigration which took longer that should have because apparently some of the cast were out a little late last night and a couple were running a little behind this morning so the whole class had to wait. After an hour and a half of waiting I finally got my I 95 stamped and was allowed to leave the ship. I found the gangway on deck 5 and met Chris and Ed and we tried to ... read more

There has been so much to do - sights to see and otherwise no wifi - so I I sometimes don't have time to write the blog. For our last few days is Sedona we had wonderful sunny blue skies with early morning views of Balloon rides going over our resort ...Sedona really is a lovely town , and some great restaurants including The Cowboy Club where went twice and tried rattlesnake, fried cactus as well as buffalo meat loaf, buffalo pot roast and steak...and the pork ribs were to die for. ..they also did pretty good cocktails - I blame the girls for introducing me to Dark and Stormy!! We had booked up 2 tours before we set off for the Grand Canyon trip - so one day it was 2 hours in a Safari ... read more

I'm planning a short trip to New York City this summer and will be finally complying a guide to the city, similar to my Melbourne guide. I have been to NYC many times, but never in the summer, so this will be a fun experience. Plus my best friend is coming with me! Gonna be a great time. Any way, if you liked my Melbourne guide or are interested in visiting NYC yourself, watch for my NYC travel guide list. I plan to have it up in early July. Cheers!... read more

May 18 – Saturday – I overnighted last night at the SuperWalmart in Fredericksburg after eating a very good catfish dinner at the Catfish Haven café in Fredericksburg. The catfish dinner was very good and came with a full salad bar as well for under about $10 plus tip. I got up early this morning and drove NW on Hwy 87 to Mason. When I came into Mason I checked out the city park which had camping. I will keep it in my pocket for future reference in case I go through there again. I could have dry camped there for $10 last night. Or $20 with full hookups if I had an RV. I then drove into Mason and up the hill to the site of Ft Mason. It is where Robert E Lee was ... read more