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- Day 1
- Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 5:00 PM
- ☀️ 15 °C
- Altitude: 158 m
AustraliaFrenchs Forest Showground33°44’22” S 151°13’15” E
Sydney Airport
September 28, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Time to head off on our adventure. A quiet bubble before boarding the flight to San Francisco. Look out USA...the girls are on their way!
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- Day 2
- Sunday, September 29, 2019
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 29 m
United StatesSan Francisco-Oakland-Fremont37°46’30” N 122°25’10” W
San Francisco
September 29, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Today we caught the hop on hop off bus around San Francisco stopping at The Ferry Building for breakfast. A walk up to Macy's and Union Square then back on the bus to see the iconic Painted Ladies andRead more
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- Day 3
- Monday, September 30, 2019
- 🌧 15 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- United StatesGolden Gate Bridge37°49’12” N 122°28’42” W
Sausalito
September 30, 2019 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 15 °C
This morning Jules and Cath headed off early to bike ride across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito where, after a wonderful ferry ride, Gwyn and I met them for lunch. Such a gorgeous spot lookingRead more
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- Day 4
- Tuesday, October 1, 2019
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 2,623 m
- United StatesCongressional District 437°51’54” N 119°32’18” W
Yosemite
October 1, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Early start this morning as we headed off on a day trip to Yosemite. Absolutely beautiful wandering through the tall pines trees surrounded by large granite summits. Arrived back at the hotel aroundRead more
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- Day 5
- Wednesday, October 2, 2019
- ☀️ 23 °C
- Altitude: 21 m
- United StatesMcDonogh Monument29°57’4” N 90°4’18” W
San Francisco to New Orleans
October 2, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Time to bid farewell to San Francisco and head to NOLA! Staying in an apartment a short walk to everything. First stop the famous Bourbon Street where we got our first taste of New Orleans Jazz. MetRead more
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- Day 6
- Thursday, October 3, 2019
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitude: 28 m
- United StatesMcDonogh Monument29°57’5” N 90°4’18” W
NOLA
October 3, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Today we did the hop on hop off bus around New Orleans taking in a walking tour of the Garden District, home to the wealthy including Sandra Bullock and John Goodman. This evening we went on a JazzRead more
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- Day 7
- Friday, October 4, 2019
- ☀️ 32 °C
- Altitude: 28 m
- United StatesMcDonogh Monument29°57’5” N 90°4’18” W
New Orleans
October 4, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
This morning we did a city tour taking in the many sights including the 9th ward neighbourhood, the area most devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. We then visited the fascinating Katrina Museum.Read more
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- Day 8
- Saturday, October 5, 2019
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 21 m
- United StatesMcDonogh Monument29°57’4” N 90°4’18” W
New Orleans
October 5, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Off to the swamp to spot the alligators. Beautifully peaceful floating through the wetlands. Evening spent in a jazz bar on Frenchman Street followed by a return to Bourbon Street.
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- Day 9
- Sunday, October 6, 2019
- ☁️ 19 °C
- Altitude: 31 m
- United StatesCommons Historic District40°42’46” N 74°0’21” W
New Orleans to New York
October 6, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Said goodbye to New Orleans today to head to the Big Apple.
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- Day 10
- Monday, October 7, 2019
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 31 m
- United StatesCommons Historic District40°42’46” N 74°0’21” W
New York
October 7, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
This morning we walked along the high line, an old freight train line elevated above the city on Manhattans west side. After a wee shop in Chelsea Market we caught the subway to Central Park where weRead more
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- Day 11
- Tuesday, October 8, 2019
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Altitude: 32 m
- United StatesCommons Historic District40°42’46” N 74°0’22” W
Happy Birthday Gwyno!
October 8, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Today is Gwyno's 60th! The reason we are in New York! This morning we met with Callum and Maddie in a cute diner for breakfast. We then wandered down to the wharf where we surprised Gwyno by boardingRead more
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- Day 12
- Wednesday, October 9, 2019
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 8 m
- United StatesNational 9/11 memorial40°42’42” N 74°0’47” W
New York
October 9, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Raining and cold today. Not the best day to choose the open hop on hop off bus! Wet and miserable we stayed on the bus to the World Trade Centre where we spent many hours. Fascinating but very sad.Read more
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- Day 13
- Thursday, October 10, 2019
- ☀️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 58 m
- United StatesElgin Botanic Garden (historical)40°45’31” N 73°58’43” W
New York
October 10, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
This morning we headed to the Rockefeller Center, a short walk from our hotel. Amazing views from the top. After that we spotted a wee outdoor wine bar where we had a very enjoyable drop! Next aRead more
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- Day 14
- Friday, October 11, 2019
- 🌧 16 °C
- Altitude: 31 m
- United StatesCommons Historic District40°42’46” N 74°0’21” W
New York
October 11, 2019 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
Last day in New York. This morning we headed to Madame Toussades wax museum which was great. Gwyn headed off to see Callum so we decided to go on a sightseeing walk. First stop was the grand CentralRead more
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- Day 15
- Saturday, October 12, 2019
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 25 m
- United StatesPohukaina21°18’25” N 157°51’30” W
New York to Hawaii
October 12, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Sadly time to say goodbye to the Big Apple. Certainly lived up to its reputation. Long flight from New York to Hawaii. Arrived in Honolulu to be met by Ali! Finally all together! Cocktails on theRead more
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- Day 16
- Sunday, October 13, 2019
- ⛅ 16 °C
- Altitude: 25 m
- United StatesPohukaina21°18’25” N 157°51’30” W
Hawaii
October 13, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Shopping, snorkeling with the turtles and cocktails!
