So our children are all grown up and have had or are on their own holidays – without us now. I don’t know whether to be happy or sad! However it has meant that after 23 years Steven and I can go away as a couple again for more than just a few days, for a proper holiday! Online check-in has opened and we are off to California for just under 3 weeks. I’m doing the same as last year – although there will be less photos and probably less frequent updates. After 23 years I guess Steven deserves my undivided attention! Keep watching for further updates
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Finally . . . Viva Vegas!
Our senses have been acclimatised and we have been Vegased! We saw a show “O” at the Bellagio on Saturday night – absolutely amazing. I…
Sensory assault
So we left the beauty and peaceful surroundings of the Grand Canyon yesterday and set off for Las Vegas. It was just over a 4…
Planes, rafts and Automobiles
So we rose ridiculously early and left the California behind and on Monday flew to Las Vegas, Nevada. It was a great flight and lasted…
A day at the beach
After doing the decent thing and speaking to the boys first thing in the morning (for us) and mid afternoon (for them) we had to…
Celebs or not, as the case may be
Yesterday we arrived in Santa Monica and after checking in walked down to the beach. We resisted the urge to demonstrate our prowess on “muscle…
Fuschia envy . . . . and a touch of money
An early start and we set off down route 1, the pacific highway. It was so early it was still misty and reached the giddy…
The “Fruit and Nut” State
So we left Yosemite and marvelled at its tranquility. We drove southwest through California and saw vast groves of trees – growing almonds and pistachio.…
Bugs but no bears!
So we finished off in San Francisco – got our photos of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and the bay. We picked up our car…
Chinese Chabad
So yesterday I mentioned how much cooler San Francisco was and indeed at times on the bus near the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman’s Wharf…
Arrived, toured, walked and survived!
Well despite that being our longest flight ever, it was fantastic. Even more amazing was that our luggage last seen at Manchester airport also successfully…