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- Day 14
- Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 8:22 PM
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
United StatesAlcatraz Island37°49’16” N 122°24’55” W
San Francisco - Part 2 (Alcatraz)
August 24, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Amazing!
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- Day 15
- Friday, August 25, 2023 at 3:15 PM
- ☀️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 154 m
- United States16 Avenue Tiled Steps37°45’23” N 122°28’25” W
San Francisco - Part 4 (West Side)
August 25, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Today we ventured over to the other side of SF to see the Mosaic Tiled Steps (community projects), the Japanese Tea Gardens in the Golden Gate Park and the de young art museum featuring the movingRead more
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- Day 16
- Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 9:03 PM
- 🌙 23 °C
- Altitude: 52 m
- United StatesOlympic Sculpture Park47°37’2” N 122°21’8” W
Seattle - Day 1
August 26, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 23 °C
Seattle so far including the Pike Market with its quirky art work like Golden Girls/Kiss mashup and the wall of gum (yes chewy), Downtown statues, our hipster hotel, a spectacular meal featuringRead more
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- Day 17
- Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 6:24 PM
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Altitude: 30 m
- United StatesPort of Seattle47°36’49” N 122°20’46” W
Seattle - Day 2
August 27, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Today we made the most of Seattle’s Pacific Northwest landscape by riding e-bikes up to Ballard then headed over to the hip Fremont for lunch and to check out the Fremont Troll (one of its manyRead more
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- Day 18
- Monday, August 28, 2023 at 1:14 PM
- ☁️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 123 m
- United StatesSnoqualmie Falls Observation Deck47°32’35” N 121°50’16” W
Seattle - Day 3 (Mt Rainier & Falls)
August 28, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Today we decided to hire a car and explore outside Seattle. We went to the absolutely breathtaking Mt Rainier and Snoqualmie Falls. The Pacific Northwest is a stunning part of the world.
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- Day 18
- Monday, August 28, 2023 at 4:37 PM
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 55 m
- United StatesBelltown47°37’8” N 122°20’60” W
Seattle - Day 3 (Chihuly Glass)
August 28, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
As if Mt Rainier and the Snoqualmie Falls weren’t enough spectacle for one day, we then went to Chihuly Garden and Glass to see the stunning blown glass works by Dale Chihuly. Seattle claims to haveRead more
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- Day 20
- Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 12:33 PM
- ☁️ 19 °C
- Altitude: 213 m
- United StatesCityfront Plaza41°53’24” N 87°37’28” W
Chicago - Day 1
August 30, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
First day in Chicago has been brilliant, including Skydeck at Willis Building, the Magnificent Mile, River Walk and the Gold Coast (man made beach on Lake Michigan). A wonderful city with incredibleRead more
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- Day 20
- Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 5:24 PM
- ☀️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 193 m
- United StatesGreektown41°52’39” N 87°38’51” W
Chicago - Day 1 (History Museum)
August 30, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
We visited the Chicago history museum today, and it seems they invented everything. Even the Weber BBQ. Crikey! How very un-Australian.
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- Day 21
- Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 5:58 PM
- ☀️ 21 °C
- Altitude: 172 m
- United StatesOakland Park41°49’35” N 87°36’2” W
Chicago - Day 2
August 31, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Today we drove around Chicago suburbs and surrounds, soaking up the mid west vibes. We started in BoysTown (Northalsted) the first officially recognised GayBourhood in the US then explored furtherRead more
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- Day 21
- Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 8:47 PM
- 🌙 21 °C
- Altitude: 192 m
- United StatesTwenty-third Street Grounds (historical)41°51’7” N 87°37’25” W
Chicago - Lips Drag Show
August 31, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 21 °C
Drag show at the Lips Theatre, South Chicago. PS: they are men.
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- Day 22
- Friday, September 1, 2023 at 2:38 PM
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitude: 187 m
- United StatesMillennium Park41°52’51” N 87°37’20” W
Chicago - Day 3
September 1, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
On our last full day in Chicago, we checked out the Hellenic Museum, the hipster Wicker Park (very Fitzroy vibes) and the incredible Art Institute of Chicago (seperate post).
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- Day 22
- Friday, September 1, 2023 at 4:42 PM
- ☀️ 26 °C
- Altitude: 231 m
- United StatesIslamic Center41°52’46” N 87°37’29” W
Art Institvte of Chicago
September 1, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
The incredible Art Institvte (yes correct spelling) of Chicago featuring an exhibition by Van Gogh, and a fantastic collection including artists such as Picasso, Warhol, Kandinsky, Pollock and manyRead more
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- Day 23
- Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 4:36 PM
- ☁️ 26 °C
- Altitude: 17 m
- United StatesPaul Revere Pottery and Library Clubhouse42°21’59” N 71°3’18” W
Boston - Day 1
September 2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Arrived early avo and walked over to Cambridge, the home of Harvard, to take in its beautiful buildings and Art Gallery. We then head into the historic North End of Boston and visited the Old NorthRead more
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- Day 24
- Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 6:40 PM
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitude: 9 m
- United StatesNorth Brighton42°21’48” N 71°8’10” W
Boston - Day 2
September 3, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Today we did an amazing walking tour of Boston. We learnt a lot about its history and saw a ton of amazing buildings and beautiful streetscapes. We then caught up with the lovely Jennine and Allan whoRead more
TravelerDefinitely. It’s funny I wasn’t expecting to see so much old stuff in the states like you do in Europe. But in many places, everywhere you turned is the most incredible historic architecture. There is just so much to see and do in the states that sometimes I feel like doing backflips of excitement LOL
TravelerThat is brilliant and it means you will remember it fondly forever. And! Seeing as you are doing this blog you’ll be able to have a book 📕 made with all the memories to look at and share easily 🥰🥰🥰👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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- Day 25
- Monday, September 4, 2023 at 1:21 PM
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitude: 15 m
- United StatesEast India Square Fountain42°31’17” N 70°53’45” W
Boston Day 3 - Salem
September 4, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Today our fabulous Boston friends Jennine and Allan took us to Salem, the home of the witch trials in the late 1600s. We did a very informative walking tour and visited the Salem Witch Museum andRead more
TravelerThey were so lucky! I'm probably one of the most knowledgeable tour guides ever. Seriously, and my sense of direction is especially astounding. LOL!
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- Day 26
- Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 6:31 PM
- ⛅ 32 °C
- Altitude: 42 m
- United StatesZuccotti Park40°42’34” N 74°0’50” W
NYC - Day 1
September 5, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
Start spreading the news! We have finally arrived in the city that never sleeps. Got in around midday and staying in the Battery Park area so have just seen a few of the sites around the financialRead more
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- Day 27
- Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 10:12 PM
- 🌙 29 °C
- Altitude: 9 m
- United StatesWYNY-FM (Lake Success)40°42’40” N 74°0’48” W
NYC - Day 2
September 6, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 29 °C
Today we did a walking tour to cover off the main tourist attractions including Central Park, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Times Square and the Statue of Liberty. Later in the day we visited friends inRead more
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- Day 28
- Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 10:26 PM
- ☁️ 27 °C
- Altitude: 9 m
- United StatesWYNY-FM (Lake Success)40°42’40” N 74°0’48” W
NYC - Day 3
September 7, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
We started the day by heading across the Brooklyn Bridge and exploring some different parts of Brooklyn and Queens. We then headed back to Manhattan and explored Central Park, went to the top of 30Read more
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- Day 29
- Friday, September 8, 2023 at 3:53 PM
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Altitude: 7 m
- United StatesMany Mind Creek40°25’3” N 74°2’10” W
NYC - Day 4
September 8, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Another awesome day exploring and catching up with people. Today we got the ferry to New Jersey to see the lovely Jen and then headed back to Williamsburg Brooklyn for a party at our wonderful friendRead more
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- Day 30
- Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 11:37 PM
- ☁️ 23 °C
- Altitude: 54 m
- United StatesThe Palace Theatre40°45’31” N 73°59’2” W
NYC - Day 5
September 9, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Today we explored the East, West and Greenwich Village areas including the Tenement Museum (showing life in the 1950s and 60s for two immigrant families in the 103 Orchard Street Tenement) and theRead more
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- Day 31
- Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 4:24 PM
- ☁️ 25 °C
- Altitude: 54 m
- United StatesThe Palace Theatre40°45’31” N 73°59’2” W
NYC - Day 6
September 10, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
Today we went uptown to Harlem to see a gospel service and then ate soul food at the famous Sylvia’s. We then visited the incredible Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) and went to another BroadwayRead more
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- Day 32
- Monday, September 11, 2023 at 5:36 PM
- 🌧 24 °C
- Altitude: 54 m
- United StatesThe Palace Theatre40°45’31” N 73°59’2” W
NYC - Day 7
September 11, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 24 °C
Today we went to the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) and saw some more amazing and famous art works including Dali, Picasso, Kahlo, Matisse and Warhol. We then went to the upper west side to have lunch atRead more
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- Day 33
- Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 6:01 PM
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitude: 56 m
- United StatesRoxy Theatre (historic)40°45’38” N 73°59’0” W
NYC - Day 8
September 12, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Today was our last full day in NYC, so we made our way through a ton of little neighbourhoods from the very west side of Manhattan on the Houston River right across to the east side. We started atRead more
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- Day 34
- Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 9:09 PM
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Altitude: 10 m
- United StatesLincoln Memorial Circle38°53’15” N 77°3’5” W
Washington DC - Day 1
September 13, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Today we arrived in the spectacular Washington DC. After settling in, we walked past some of the sites from our hotel, checked out the American Art and Portrait Gallery and then did the excellentRead more
TravelerWe heard a tour guide from another tour, telling them all about how she was America’s best First Lady and all the awesome work she did. A bit like Patty Newton for Australia.
TravelerSo great you did the Twilight tour! I absolutely love the experience of travel in the evening, when all the lights bring a new dimension to the experience… 💡 🌃
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- Day 35
- Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 10:44 AM
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Altitude: 14 m
- United StatesSamuel P Langley IMAX Theater38°53’17” N 77°1’12” W
Washington DC - Air and Space Museum
September 14, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Our first museum today was the air and space Museum. Really interesting to see the original first plane designs by the Wright brothers, the first commercial plane, Evil Knievel‘s original HarleyRead more
TravelerLooks amazing with that dark stormy sky 🌌
TravelerThe mist definitely made it even more spooky
TravelerI was thinking the same as Troy. Pretty grim 😦