Houston
30. april 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Long flight from NZ. Only one hiccup when going through US Immigration, the little machine would not accept Mark's fingerprints so the little man took him away. Waited 15 mins and out came Mark, allLæs mere
Oklahoma
1. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
The troops checking out the wine in Houston.
Oklahoma
1. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Now in Oklahoma, rather barren around our Hotel.
Norman
1. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌙 14 °C
Just been out to dinner with Lawrence's USA 'mother' & her two sons, great night out. Off to Lawrence's college tomorrow. Great waiter with a wonderful sense of humour.
Tishomingo
2. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
The lovely Courtney (Lawrence's American Mum) picked us up & drove us to Murray State college to visit with Lawrence. All the NZ boys were pleased to see us. The college is much bigger than we thoughtLæs mere
Boston via Denver
3. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌙 9 °C
Up early this morning to catch a plane to Boston. Flight from Oklahoma to Denver OK, flight to Boston crammed in like sardines for 3 hours with one very loud American who liked the sound of his ownLæs mere
Boston
4. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Full on today playing tourists in Boston. Hop on Hop off bus around the City. First thing Julie & I did was buy a sweatshirt as it was JOLLY COLD and we were doing a harbour cruise. Old city but veryLæs mere
New London
7. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Sorry for the delay folks , no coverage where we were. Arrived in New London, pouring with rain and very cold. Met by Andrew and taken on a tour of Colby Sawyer Campus, a real lovely college. OurLæs mere
Back in Boston
7. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Sorry folks, no wifi in New London, back on deck now. Rained most of the time in New London unfortunately but we managed to have a good time. Lovely to see Andrew and where he has been living for theLæs mere
Graduation
7. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Awesome time with Andrews mates. Graduation time, we were all very proud of him. Cleaning out his apartment, lots of laughs especially when he had to get his couch down the stairs & then dump it inLæs mere
Leaving Colby Sawyer
7. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
The clean up.
Last night in Boston
9. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Walked many miles in the day, did the Boston TeaParty tourist thing and all enjoyed it. Great history. Still a bit on the cool side.
Night out
9. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Dinner with the lads & their partners at their favourite bar in Boston called Yard House. Mike & Mark even joined them in half a yard. Sad to say goodbye to Andrew & his fantastic group of mates.Læs mere
Steve ComptonIt is so neat keeping up with your trip Noles thank you to you and Mike for sharing. keep on trucking. Lots of love Stephen & Valerie. xx
Train to New York via the coast
10. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
As usual arrived at station well before time!!! Train on time, comfortable seats with plenty of leg room. Picturesque coast with lovely homes, especially New London, CONNETICUT where we nearly endedLæs mere
The Big Apple
10. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
Wow, this is massive, getting out of Penn Station a mission and a half, thank goodness for Mr Uber and IT Manager Julie. Our apartment is 'long and narrow ' but has everything we want. First on theLæs mere
Rockefellor Center
10. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
On a lighter note we zoomed up 67 stories in the elevator and then one by escalator, one by stairs - WOW is what three of us thought, Mark was a little less enthused!!!! 360 degree views.
5th Ave to Central Park
10. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
Walked down 5th Ave, passed Trump Tower, wandered a little way through Central Park, just a taste of more exploring to come. All buggered so took an Uber back to our apartment for dinner & sleep.Læs mere
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
11. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
6.15am start this morning, uber to Battery Park to catch the ferry with MANY others, fortunately only twenty in our tour group. Tour guide knowledgable but bit long winded. Lady Liberty is a massiveLæs mere
Cortney Maricle
This is the best picture yet. You look like you are having a wonderful time!
Ellis Island
11. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
Photos of Ellis Island.
Central Park
11. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
After quick uber from Battery Park to Central Park, and a quick lunch nearby we took a horse and gig ride for 45 mins through Central Park. Our horseman was a typical Irishman with an accent we pickedLæs mere
The Bronx
13. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Today we travelled to the Bronx and went to the zoo, believe it or not!! Arriving at the gate we were confronted by around 100 school buses and hundreds of kids - just our luck but the zoo is over 200Læs mere
Wet New York
14. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Yesterday was one of those days, caught up on sleep then decided to get out of our cramped quarters, out into a very wet & windy day, even had my umbrella turn inside out. Very cold too. ThankLæs mere
Hullo Washington
15. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
Temperature change, thank goodness. Arrived at union Station to sunshine, short 10 min walk uphill to our 'luxury' airbnb. What a contrast to New York, our accommodation is great, close to loads ofLæs mere
Hop on Hop off - Washington
16. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Great hop on hop off bus today sussing out what we want to visit the next couple of days. Arlington Cemetery to visit JFK gravesite & the eternal flame. Changing of the guard at the Tomb of theLæs mere
Capitol Hill
16. maj 2017, Forenede Stater ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
Little walk down our road is Capitol Hill so off we toddled this morning to join the crowds. We managed join a tour immediately, right time, right place!!! Architecture is amazing, no words canLæs mere
Jane HoustounEnjoy
Gaynor WrightFabulous day here and from the top of the mount things looked great!!!
Garry ChristoffersenGreat you made it safe and sound. Hope the smoke free flight went well, joolee. Did not hear any mention about rubber gloves so would have been a relief to Mark!