Saturday, September 23, 2006
From Stanley Park to the Space Needle
Well thought would put up a post as i still try and get over the jet lag that has been destroying me and possibly the couple of beers that have been consumed.
I've always been told the worst part of travelling is the airports. Well this was very true from the outset with the plane being delayed 3hours from Sydney then after already doing security checks in Aus had to go through it all again at Honolulu. Though this now means I have been to Hawaii, though no photos because of security reasons. Arrived in Vancouver at 130pm instead of the 10am time arrived with 3 other flights, so was in customs and immigration until 5pm though i did meet Josh in customs and Adam in Immigration, this was a sign of things to come. Once got into Vancouver settled in for a couple of brews waiting for Josh to arrive, poor bastard didn't get in till 7pm so a few more pints were had. This led to heading into the irsih pub next door and meeting up with Darryl and Bev an english couple met on the Shuttle bus into town. This turned into quite a debaucherous evening and well the 9.30 bedtime came and went and so did the first canadian dollars!! So the next day it was the tour of Vancouver, out to Stanley Park for a morning stroll, then down to Chinatown for Lunch. Great city and even better way to work off the excessive alcohol. Back to the hotel sleep and then back to the pub for dinner and beers, though only a couple of pints due to Adam having to leave at 430 the next morning for Toronto and Josh leaving at 7 for Seattle.
As I am meant to be meeting Travis, I thought Ibetter stay in Vancouver but hes not answered his phone so am now in Seattle with Josh cos thought would be cool. So the Space Needle tomorrow and some cool music then Josh heads off to Minneapolis and I am going to keep heading south in search of my brother next stop Portland and San Francisco.
Anyway will post photos next time round and let you know of my adventures, and how much spending american dollars hurts the hip pocket.
Well thought would put up a post as i still try and get over the jet lag that has been destroying me and possibly the couple of beers that have been consumed.
I've always been told the worst part of travelling is the airports. Well this was very true from the outset with the plane being delayed 3hours from Sydney then after already doing security checks in Aus had to go through it all again at Honolulu. Though this now means I have been to Hawaii, though no photos because of security reasons. Arrived in Vancouver at 130pm instead of the 10am time arrived with 3 other flights, so was in customs and immigration until 5pm though i did meet Josh in customs and Adam in Immigration, this was a sign of things to come. Once got into Vancouver settled in for a couple of brews waiting for Josh to arrive, poor bastard didn't get in till 7pm so a few more pints were had. This led to heading into the irsih pub next door and meeting up with Darryl and Bev an english couple met on the Shuttle bus into town. This turned into quite a debaucherous evening and well the 9.30 bedtime came and went and so did the first canadian dollars!! So the next day it was the tour of Vancouver, out to Stanley Park for a morning stroll, then down to Chinatown for Lunch. Great city and even better way to work off the excessive alcohol. Back to the hotel sleep and then back to the pub for dinner and beers, though only a couple of pints due to Adam having to leave at 430 the next morning for Toronto and Josh leaving at 7 for Seattle.
As I am meant to be meeting Travis, I thought Ibetter stay in Vancouver but hes not answered his phone so am now in Seattle with Josh cos thought would be cool. So the Space Needle tomorrow and some cool music then Josh heads off to Minneapolis and I am going to keep heading south in search of my brother next stop Portland and San Francisco.
Anyway will post photos next time round and let you know of my adventures, and how much spending american dollars hurts the hip pocket.
Monday, September 04, 2006
Only 17 Days left in the country
Well I am getting quite close to my expedition and meeting up with my little bro who is currently going nuts in the US. Just throwing in a quick update to keep you all posted and to kill time at work (last week) so theres plenty of procrastination and just a little relaxing.
Still kicking along with hockey, though we did lose the major semi on Saturday which was a little disapointing (4-3) so got another chance this weekend to make the Grandfinal will see how we go. I struggled a little and pretty sure that this weekend I won't go out on the piss the evening before, you'd think one would learn but keep destroying myself.
Having farewell drinks on this Saturday evening at the Roxbury from 7pm, all welcome will be good to catch up before going, will try and catch up with those who can't make it before i go.
Anyway better get back to doing some work and trying to be organised for my flight out.
Well I am getting quite close to my expedition and meeting up with my little bro who is currently going nuts in the US. Just throwing in a quick update to keep you all posted and to kill time at work (last week) so theres plenty of procrastination and just a little relaxing.
Still kicking along with hockey, though we did lose the major semi on Saturday which was a little disapointing (4-3) so got another chance this weekend to make the Grandfinal will see how we go. I struggled a little and pretty sure that this weekend I won't go out on the piss the evening before, you'd think one would learn but keep destroying myself.
Having farewell drinks on this Saturday evening at the Roxbury from 7pm, all welcome will be good to catch up before going, will try and catch up with those who can't make it before i go.
Anyway better get back to doing some work and trying to be organised for my flight out.
