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North America » United States » California » San Francisco December 31st 2004

As they say here, we were up early for breakfast and out by 9am, it was glorious day, about 20 degrees, we had planned to do loads today and first on the agenda was Lombard Street, "The crookedest street in USA" as it markets itself, you've seen in on the telly, a windy street of right angles that cars que up to drive down. The walk up to it is mental, we felt like we were going to fall backwards it was that steep. The street itself is small, and didn't look as impresive as I remember on TV, there were no plants or that on it with it being winter so I didn't look as big as I though it would, crowds of cars waiting to drive down it though, just one one of those ... read more

dinner at Versailles

North America » United States » California » Los Angeles » Venice Beach December 30th 2004

Lauralee

I've arrived safe and sound in LA. The weather is a bit chilly but still better than blowing snow. We went out for cuban food at a restaurant called Versailles. The place was a bit dark and sketchy looking but I guess its part of the atmosphere. They did serve a pretty good Colombian steak. If you're ever at this place - try a soda called iron beer- a toss between vanilla and citrus pop. ... read more

Downtown in the rain

North America » United States » California » San Francisco December 30th 2004

Cops going for donuts

Family Mudpie

Today started with the free breakfast as usual, we were meant to be going to the College Bowl final today but it was $60 a ticket!! It's the equivilant of Napier V Abertay, granted played in front of 60,000 punters but there was zero danger I was going to be allowed to blow our budget on a bunch of students throwing a ball about so we decided to take a wander into town. As we got into Union Square it started to batter down with rain, when it rains here it does it in style, we wandered in and out of a few shops and as usual I bought a trackie top that I didn't need, just means all the more that I have to wear when flying as the rucksack is filled to capacity and ... read more

On my way

North America » United States » California » San Francisco December 30th 2004

Packing the Funky Penguin

Eamon

Well, my life is packed in my car, and I'm leaving the coast tonight. This isn't really the official first leg of the trip, but it's close. I will be trying to get up to Kirkwood for New Years, although all this snow may make things a bit difficult. But of course that means the skiing will be outrageous. Some time after Jan 2 is when the trip really begins, Dave and I will be leaving for Taos, New Mexico as a first stop, and we'll hopefully just follow this storm out to the rockies for continued powder. While every place will be a highlight, the first big destination is Silverton Mtn, Jan 13th, I'll be sure to post pictures, but in the mean time check out silvertonmountain.com. I'll be in touch once the real skiing ... read more

First day in the Bay

North America » United States » California » San Francisco December 29th 2004

Fiona at Pier 39

Family Mudpie

After a decent but brief sleep we were awake at 5am on Wednesday, the hostels free breakfast opens at 7am so we were first in the que for that. The meals are in a big ballroom with a kitchen on the side, bizarre set up but works well. Plenty of juice, tea/coffee, bagels, fruit and that, filled up then headed out for our first day on the Bay. We took a walk down through North Beach to Fishermans' Wharf, went through Telegraph Hill, a really nice area of San Francisco, loads of trendy houses and those mental streets you see on the films, zero danger I'm going cycling here. Fishermans' Wharf is the touristy part of the city, where Alcatraz is on the one side and the Golden Gate Bridge on the other, both are impressive ... read more

God Jul

North America » United States » California » Los Angeles » Pasadena December 28th 2004

Daisan

I suck at writing in my journal, I know. kevyn would kill me (inside joke). I just realised that I haven't written anything since thanksgiving wich is kind of sad. But I'm gonna try to remember everything that has happened. Well, I didn't go out in the desert to work. Charlotte's husband didn't hace to work so he went with her instead. Wich suck since I really need the money. I did go to the Swedish Christmas fair though. But Manuel stayd home, he said he wasn't feeling very well. But somehow I doubt that. I think is was just an excuse not to have to go to Hollywood by bus in the rain to look at Swedish christmas things... =) But it was ok anyway. I was supposed to work on the 17 and 18th ... read more

San Francisco - The start of our adventure...

North America » United States » California » San Francisco December 28th 2004

Telegraph Hill

Family Mudpie

We left home at 07:00 on Tuesday (December 28th) and arrived in San Francisco (via Heathrow) at 18:45 local time, some 20 hours later, the Edinburgh - London flight was a nightmare, Fiona was sick at the landing and turned to me and said "I really don't think I like flying", magic I thought, only another 14 flights for a total of 65 hours to go........... The London - San Francisco flight was much better, good meals, 6 decent films and as much free bevie as we could take, the 11 hours didn't excatly fly in but it wasn't as bad as we though it would be, happy to report that Fiona held on to the contents of her stomach this time, "must have been nervous last time" she says. The customs department in America can't ... read more

At home, but planning for the trip

North America » United States » California » Monterey December 16th 2004

Eamon

Just a test, see how this blog thing works. Still in Monterey, will be in the area until after Christmas, and then it's off to New Mexico or South Western Colorado, and the ski trip will begin.... read more

Dinner with John & Chi at John's

North America » United States » California » San Francisco December 10th 2004

Lena & Chi at Dinner

Ekorre

At John,s Time flies when you have fun and we fly with it. Our time in the USA with John, was fabulous. We were treated as Royalty, considering all the good food that we were given by Chi and John (see photos). We truelly enjoyed San Francisco, it is a city of many faces. We could not resist a day trip to Alcatraz (see photo). Took the audio guided tour, and as true Americans do, they made a real show of it. Ex-convicts and Ex-guards guided you trough the prison and told their stories. As far as the nightlife in San Francisco goes, we can recommend John's. The food, music and stories are great. After a lot of excellent food and wine the bed was calling us, and we slept like babies.... read more

9 days and counting

North America » United States » California » San Diego December 1st 2004

creatureaide

7 working days and 9 full days before I depart for Costa Rica and Panama! I'm starting to really feel it, especially at work :-·... read more

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