riverwalk Ahhh yes, very pleasant memories rekindled of large frozen margueritas on the Riverwalk on a hot dry day in Sanantone (Texans tend to leave the io off). Such an inventive means of making the best of a drainage ditch!
Hi Pete. David is very keen to get a resonator guitar (BTW saw a resonator dulcimer the other day) and I wouldn\'t mind one either, but we do have to think about luggage on the plane. That said, though, we could end creating a family heirloom if we spot something nice. Not sure he really appreciates how much time I would need to spend on stringed instruments each day.
I\'ve got my grandmother\'s dulcimer resting safely and awaiting restoration... At the risk of being unhelpful (apologies David), I reckon it would be quite a shame if you didn\'t acquire a dobro (though I myself would go for a duolian resonator). I\'ve been looking into them thanks to AUD doing so well... but I thnk our guitar to floor area ratio is probably high enough for the moment...
We definitely plan to visit Texas, but just not sure yet how to balance that big state with the limited time we have left. Thanks William for the tips (we both love Mexican food).
Texas is like a whole other country. I hope you work Texas into your trip, and especially San Antonio. There is more to do and see in San Antonio than you can possibly do. If you make it to the Riverwalk I highly reccomend the Original Mexican Restaurant which is open 24/7. This is the best time of year by far to visit Texas.
Hi Klaire, hi Pete Thanks for the info about the Radiator Building. Probably would have found out if we had actually walked to it but ... And you're right about appropriateness at Kidaman Creek.
No new bags so far Klaire. The one in the NYC photos is Pat's daypack, back in use when rain gear, water, cameras etc all need to be carried just in case! That is not to say that new bags won't appear in the future!
That building that you aren\'t sure of is the American Radiator Building... though these days it\'s a hotel or something like that... Probably a bit over the top for Kidaman Creek...
Kenny imposters Hi Dave and MerryJo, I realise that shouldn't have indulged in the guest-post in-joke so early on. Sadly there was no actual Kenny meeting, but people always tell Dad he looks like Kenny Rogers (although he doesn't, really) and also think that he's done well with his wife who is clearly 20 years younger (although she isn't, not quite anyway). And don't worry, after the first night we switched to a range of other beers. So far the Magic Hat #9 was my favourite, but there's been a few really good ones (and an awful one, too, but I can't remember what it was, an IPA in Richmond...). cheers, Sarah
Good to see you blogging again We were just wondering where you were. Love to hear more about your JFK incident, sounds interesting. Gosh, don\'t drink Miller....that\'s a crappy beer. Life is too short to drink bad beer. We like to supersize those Philly cheesesteaks. You should have a fair grasp of American history and politics by now! Glad to hear you got a dog off the street and an honorary PhD. Life is short. Glad you are seeing all you can.
Canada I just posted our own trip to the Canadian Maritime provinces six hours before you did. My Mom was Canadian, from Toronto, and I will always take pride in that heritage. Have a great trip around the Northeast and New England. Let me know when you are coming our way to Colorado.
Guest Room Well, you see, our bed doesn't really fit into the little one. Turns out the tent is just 120 cm wide and the bed is 150. And you wont need a bed that big will - we actually don't either but it is the only size they seem to sell here.
Thank Goodness for William I am not totally convinced that Mum would really have approved of what William did but then, without him, there may have been no Simpson twinkle.
Thank Goodness for William How appropriate you were in Canada for Mum's birthday and thank goodness for the British Army otherwise we may not have existed .... cruel bastards in those days, though!
How fortunate The two of you have been very lucky on this trip running into great concerts and music venues. I guess you bring that to you. Continued good luck on avoiding bad weather.
River Name A really beautiful photo but I suspect you are talking of the Huka Falls and the longest river in NZ is the Waikato River. Close though :).
Cheers....Dawn
maybe we should have read this earlier.. we camped near Levoca - it was us and a whole bunch of Dutch people. Klaire made the exact same comment about the brightly coloured barriers!
Windy City Buildings The CAF were a pretty slick outfit. Trust that the fraternity in Brisbane are as organised. It was a great way to spend an arvo and there was even a bar on the boat.
Weeds Not so sure about that. There are signs everywhere. Think its the Canadians though. They seem not to want those pesky US weeds coming in. Trust the pesky weed people aren't harassing you yet.
Our travels over the years have often sought out those places that we haven't yet experienced. We have loved chasing new places, but there is a change underway. We continue to enjoy experiencing other cultures along with their food, beverages, history and ways of life but now, having a little more freedom, we will also make more effort to seek out out such things as music events and festivals, particular natural attractions that we have missed and places where we can better appreciate the history of a place and its people.
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Ahhh yes, very pleasant memories rekindled of large frozen margueritas on the Riverwalk on a hot dry day in Sanantone (Texans tend to leave the io off). Such an inventive means of making the best of a drainage ditch!