This blog was created back on April 03 2005, and back then the idea was to write a journal for when I was going travelling through NZ, Australia, Fiji and the USA. I had no idea what I was going to put within these hallowed pages! In fact I foresaw:"Well this blog is gonna be showing you the highlights...
25 May, 2006
Happy Birthday Jez :)
Happy Birthday to me.. Happy Birthday to me.. Happy Birthday to jezzzzz.. Happy Birthday to me!!Yep, another year and another number added to my already over the hill age of 30. I am 31 today :(Never...
22 May, 2006
One Year of Travelling
Some comments on my year away!! TBC...
18 May, 2006
USA Overview
TBC :)Our USA tour is now over and after our 6 hour flight from JFK Airport in NYC to Heathrow, me and Zena are now back in lovely Somerset!I thought I would do a quick overview of our trip through the United States of America... After a lovley 12 hour flight from Fiji to LAX, I was stopped by the Federalos...
17 May, 2006
361 days away
after 361 days in New Zealand, Australia, Fiji and the USA, our travels are finally over :(06:30 Wednesday 17th May 2006 and me and Zena arrive back at London Heathrow, after a 6hour flight from JFK Airport NYC, in good old UK mist! I have gone to Zenas house in Somerset for a few days, and I will be...
15 May, 2006
Central Park
Central Park 1 Originally uploaded by jezarnold. Today me and Zena went our seperate ways as Zee wanted to do more shopping.. I wanted to spend a beautiful day in the sun going around another museum,...
14 May, 2006
13 May, 2006
Union Square to United Nations
Building the UN - Zanetti Mural Originally uploaded by jezarnold. There is so much to do in NYC, and even if you are here for a week like we are.. you still couldn't do it all!We wanted to do a little...
12 May, 2006
Remembering NYC
Today me and Zena went to Ground Zero to remember all those who perished on Sept 11, 2001.. it was a pretty harrowing experience and one that will always be with me. It was a cold grim day today and...
10 May, 2006
Niagara Falls
Horseshoe Falls Originally uploaded by jezarnold. After a 500 mile dash along I-94 and a quick run through Canada, we arrived in Niagara Falls. We stayed in one of the cheapest motels so far,...
08 May, 2006
07 May, 2006
Route 66 - St Louis MO to Chicago IL
Early start today as we want to get to Chicago to get a room... There is only a few things to see, but one of the most important icons on Route 66 is the Chain of Rocks bridge over the Missisippi in St...
06 May, 2006
Route 66 - Baxter Springs KS to St Louis MO
We have managed to stay in every State on the Route 66 so far. The one I was worrying about was Kansas. After all there it is only 13 miles (or less than 1%) of the entire tripIt is one of the most beautiful...
05 May, 2006
Route 66 - Clinton OK to Baxter Springs KS
Headed striaight to the Route 66 Museum. We did pass the National Route 66 Museum, but the book said that this was the better one, so we followed its guidance!! It was pretty impressive, giving a decent...
04 May, 2006
Route 66 - Amarillo TX to Clinton OK
Tucking into a 'Standard' BurgerOriginally uploaded by jezarnold. We had a nice lazy morning, shopping in a few malls, trying to find internet (no such luck at the Library and I couldn't do anything...
03 May, 2006
Route 66 - Alburqueque AZ to Amarillo TX
Instead of heading to Santa Fe, we took the alternate route so we could see the Route 66 Auto Museum. Its in Santa Rosa, and has some amzing classics.. including my favourites the Ford Mustang.. I was...
02 May, 2006
Route 66 - Flagstaff AZ to Alburqueque NM
Mayday - The day without Immigrants.. Today thousands of illegal immigrants, mostly of Mexican origin, decided to strike. They striked because of HR4437, which would make the immigrants even more resticted...
01 May, 2006
Route 66 - Barstow CA to Flagstaff AZ
After staying the night in the Route 66 Motel in Barstow CA, we got up early the next morning for our 300 mile journey east! As we got on the I-40 we saw loads of bikers heading back to California. We...