Nathan's Insights

World Traveller: 7 Continents, 90 Countries, 871 Days Overseas

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  • World Trip 2009: Day 6 – Las Vegas, USA

    Wednesday 27 May 2009
    Highlights: Shopping at The Vegas Outlet, The Phantom of the Opera performance

    Today saw another shopping outlet visit this time The Vegas Outlet which has about 130 shops. I think I bought my recently departed leather jacket from this place many years ago. I almost bought a couple of Reebok runners, it was a great deal but the thought of carrying them around the world put a stop to that. I’d ask my mum to take them back but I think she’ll have enough problems carrying everything she has bought already!

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  • World Trip 2009: Day 5 – Las Vegas, USA

    Tuesday 26 May 2009
    Highlights: Premium Shopping Outlet, Legends in Concert Performance

    Today was my mum’s dream day, well maybe tomorrow is but today came close. We spent maybe 5 hours at the Premium Shopping Outlet complex, it is HUGE. In the walkways you are exposed to the environment but they have this kind of fans that shoot out water / mist that keep you from drying up (but not getting hot).

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  • World Trip 2009: Day 4 – San Francisco to Las Vegas, USA

    Monday 25 May 2009
    Highlights: Minor car accident, Free Treasure Island Outdoor Show

    Before setting off from San Francisco I noticed on the TV that Vegas was expecting temp of 92, way higher than what we have been experiencing so far so the shorts made their first appearance 🙂

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  • World Trip 2009: Day 3 – San Francisco, USA

    Sunday 24 May 2009
    Highlights: Ghirardelli Square, Fisherman’s Wharf

    Today we headed into the CBD to visit the attractions in the Wharf district. Catching a local bus mum was surprised at the number of homeless people she saw on the route and some of the locals, as I told her you see the real side of the city when you go on public transport.

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  • World Trip 2009: Day 2 – San Francisco / Sausalito, USA

    Saturday 23 May 2009
    Highlights: Sausalito, Muir Woods, Golden Gate Bridge

    After a long sleep of about 10.5 hours (waking up a few times) I was over my jetlag and ready for the first day of seeing the local area.  We started with a good breakfast included with our stay at Best Western Grosvenor Hotel located next the airport (very good for the price) and headed out at about 10 am.

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