Canal St Martin on our first night
Paris
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Disney Paris
Who would’ve thought we would like Disneyland so much?! Stephen and Simon assured us we would and we were excited about going there (hell, it was a place we had Continue Reading →
London
London was one big theatre-fest. Sorry for those wanting some of the touristy things…it ain’t gunna happen. Caught the Heathrow connect
Chicago
What a welcome in Chicago! – we emerged from the subway (they call it the ‘el’) right into the rainy afternoon and a vast number of fire trucks and police Continue Reading →
New York City
Ah…New York! We both love it here. Having spent so long here last time, we were able to just enjoy being in the city, walking endlessly, without feeling the need Continue Reading →
Washington DC
Arrived in the afternoon and spent the evening getting used to the area. We are staying near Dupont Circle which is only a few blocks from the White House. What Continue Reading →
San Francisco
San Francisco is a lively, colourful and friendly place. That was one of the things that struck me about our time there. Someone bumps you on the bus, they apologise, Continue Reading →
Shell Beach
Picked up the car and headed north to stay with friends at Shell Beach (hi Teri and Mac!). We had time to check out a local fisherman’s wharf for some Continue Reading →
Los Angeles
Arrived after a long 13 and a half hour flight a tad tired and disoriented. LA is so huge and spread out – not at all like other big cities Continue Reading →