Tag: USA

  • Saturday 28 November 2009 Highlights: Cruise around Manhattan, Empire State Building, Attending Hair – The Musical Our first full day in New York City after 7 years of planning!   First on the agenda was a cruise around Manhattan using our 3 day NYC Tourist Pass).   We walked to the docks early in the…

  • Friday 27 November 2009 Highlights: Free upgrades to Premium Economy, QANTAS First Class Lounge Well after some issues over the Brazilian Visa which I think can be settled in New York City the trip 7 years in the planning has commenced.   On getting to the airport we quickly learned that Andrew and I had…

  • Thursday 4 June 2009 Highlights: Avoiding car rental damage charges The day started really well when I found out I didn’t have to pay extra for the damage to the car from the Vegas accident.  We got to the airport very early, I actually left mum twice (we were in different terminals) coming back since…

  • Wednesday 3 June 2009 Highlights: Venice Beach, Citadel Shopping An overcast day for my last full day in America. We headed off for Venice Beach hoping to scout a way to the airport for tomorrow, which by accident I found (US Freeways are weird; you consistently get pushed off them if you don’t pay attention).

  • Tuesday 2 June 2009 Highlights: Great fun at Knott’s Berry Farm A very cool day. Originally we had Universal Studios on the agenda but I’ll be back to see that in January with Andrew, plus Knott’s had a very good senior discount so my mum was happy to give them a go.