Epic Roadtrip 2011
Come on Irene! Come on Irene! Come on Irene! Come on Irene!

Come on Irene!

Aug. 28th | Posted by 4 comments
It’s 9am and I’ve been up for exactly an hour. 8am was when the Hurricane was meant to be hitting New York, so my body clock must be extremely accurate. I’ve checked the news and looked out the window. So far, it all seems ok. Firstly, you should all know that all of the reports [...]

Hurricane Irene: Our survival plan.

Aug. 26th | Posted by 2 comments
So Irene is still on course to hit New York on the same day we arrive, but there is no need to worry because we have a plan! We’re heading into NYC in the very early morning and have booked ourselves in a very central hotel (near Times Sq) on the lower floors. We will [...]

Fear not, mother nature has not thwarted the Epic Roadtrippers (yet!)

Aug. 24th | Posted by 3 comments
So the East Coast is interesting… We have had a brilliant few days in Orlando and a fab two days in Miami – which we will update you on in the next few days – but we thought it would be worthwhile letting you know that we are ok, despite two rather large natural disasters [...]

To fringe or not to fringe?

To fringe or not to fringe?
While shopping in Miami I bought a clip on fringe. I thought I’d wear it out tonight…
Aug. 24th | Posted by 0 comments

We’re in Miami!

We’re in Miami!
This is just how we roll on a Tuesday afternoon…
Aug. 23rd | Posted by 0 comments

The Heartbreak Kid of Lynchburg, Tennessee

Aug. 19th | Posted by 1 comments
Today was a good one. We woke up in another random motel that I can’t quite remember (because they’re all blurring together – 2 beds, 1 window, perhaps a cheeky fridge) and headed away from the legendary Nashville, towards the Jack Daniel’s Distillery. Considering my near weekly investment in their fine product, I expected a [...]

Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon
Living life on the edge!
Aug. 16th | Posted by 2 comments

Days 22-24: Jumbo Gumbo in New Orleans

Aug. 15th | Posted by 3 comments
“America’s Most Interesting City!” It’s a bold claim but the welcome signs at the city limits kid you not – New Orleans really is a fascinating place to visit. Highlights included: Staying in the beautiful Lanaux Mansion (the setting for the film “The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button”) and meeting the lovely owner Ruth. Seeing [...]

The Curious Case of Bed & Breakfast

The Curious Case of Bed & Breakfast
This is where we are staying in New Orleans. Rumour has it is that it is haunted by the ghost of a man in a tophat. How dapper! It is also used in the Curious Case of Benjamin Button for some scenes.
Aug. 13th | Posted by 3 comments

Boardwalk Bullet wooden coaster

Boardwalk Bullet wooden coaster
Epically fast ride on the boardwalk at Kemah, Texas. Faye did the sensible thing and stayed in Starbucks while we went in the front seats! Oh yeah!
Aug. 11th | Posted by 2 comments

I yam what I yam!

I yam what I yam!
Aug. 11th | Posted by 0 comments

Day 21: Houston, we have a problem… Loads of traffic!

Aug. 11th | Posted by 1 comments
We woke up in our lovely hotel in San Antonio full of pizza but excited for our first free hot breakfast. There were limited veggie options but the waffle maker was a bit of a novel gadget. We hopped on the free shuttlebus to the San Antonio Riverwalk where we did a touristy thing of [...]

Furnace Creek Ranch

Furnace Creek Ranch
Mine cart in the outdoor exhibit of the ranch we stayed at.
Aug. 7th | Posted by 0 comments

Leaving Death Valley

Leaving Death Valley
The long open road between Nevada and Arizona. We had just passed a sign for ‘Turtles Crossing’!
Aug. 7th | Posted by 0 comments

Las Vegas from 108 floors up

Las Vegas from 108 floors up
View from the top of the Stratosphere
Aug. 7th | Posted by 4 comments

Gardens inside the Bellagio

Gardens inside the Bellagio
There was an aviary, ferris wheel, carousel and lovely fountains.
Aug. 7th | Posted by 0 comments

Beautiful ceiling

Beautiful ceiling
In the Bellagio lobby
Aug. 7th | Posted by 2 comments

Pillow Fight!

Pillow Fight!
What else is there to do in our MASSIVE beds?
Aug. 7th | Posted by 1 comments

Alex being a big kid outside the Bellagio

Alex being a big kid outside the Bellagio
He’s so excited!
Aug. 7th | Posted by 0 comments