Katz Deli
May 4, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
We find what the internet calls the best pastrami sandwich in the world. When we turn up, we find the longest queue for a sandwich shop in the world! After a long but not tedious wait, we get to theRead more
Washington Square Arch
May 4, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
After walking half the length if Manhattan, we take a short break at Washington Square Arch, where we could have really done with the sofa from the Friends intro. We settle with a Dunkin DonutsRead more
Empire State Building
May 4, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Macy's - Checking sofas/taking a break
May 4, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
By this point, the sofa's in Macy's were looking very desirable.
Juniors New York Cheesecake!
May 4, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Well we couldn't go to New York without having some New York cheesecake!!
Broadway - Book of Mormon
May 4, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
We manage to get some last minute tickets to The Book of Mormon with some great seats too! The show was wayyyy better than expected and a perfect way to finish our New York leg of the trip.
Goodbye New York 👋
May 5, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Up early again to travel. After grabbing another Dunkin in the morning, we make our way through the New York subway to find a random bus stop. Eventually, a bus arrives which will take us toRead more
Hello Washington 👋
May 5, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
We arrive and we have less than 24 hours to see everything, so we drop the bags off at the AirBnB and start the (much) longer walk than expected!
United States Capitol
May 5, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
First stop, the Capitol, apparently there was a huge riot here the year before.
US Capitol Views
May 5, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
We make our way round the Capitol, only to realise how long the walk will actually be.
Super humid Washington refreshers
May 5, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Surprised by the humidity, ice creams and slushies were on mandatory.
Washington Monument
May 5, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Realising the amount of walking left
May 5, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
"Do we have to continue" - Becky
"Yes, we haven't even seen the White House yet" - Sean
Reflection Pool
May 5, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Lincoln Memorial
May 5, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
The White House (finally)
May 5, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
We finally make our way to the White House where Becky manages to snap some pics of the future president.
Early start onto the next destination
May 6, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
After 21,000 steps the day before and a mix-up with the laundry late at night at the AirBnB, we're back up again at 3am! We're on our way to Orlando, but standing in our way... a night bus, train,Read more
Nearly stepping on my new neighbour
May 6, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
After our fifth mode of transport, Sean might be starting to go delirious when he doesn't realise he's about to step on a snake, only for Becky to save the day. After all the travelling, we start toRead more
Disney Springs for the evening
May 6, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
With our new found freedom (and air conditioned car), we take a trip to Downtown Disney.
Welcome to Disney World
May 7, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Happy with our new car, we wake up early to get to Disney World for opening time. Seeing the Disney entrance signs has that magic feeling!
We made it!
May 7, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Walking into Magic Kingdom and seeing the castle was definitely a highlight. We finally let the secret out the bag and tell everyone at home that we're actually in Orlando!
Aye Aye Captain
May 7, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Giant Turkey Leg
May 7, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Taking it all in
May 7, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 33 °C
With the blaring heat, we decide to take an hour (or 2 hour) (or 3 hour) break in the middle of the day. It's amazing what food, drink and air con can do to your mood.
Tron and Space Mountain
May 7, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 29 °C
We go on Space Mountain, one of Sean's favourite rides, and get prime seating. Becky is so excited she decides to do her hair in the middle of the ride.