Weekend in Ambleside in May 2015

Headed back to Ambleside for some walking and a relaxing time away from everything.

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A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

Blog - Month Archive for November 2023

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This is an archive showing posts published in month: November 2023.

Fluffy pancakes for breakfast at a Hilton Garden Inn
Fluffy pancakes for breakfast at a Hilton Garden Inn

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 4 – Victorville to San Bernardino

By Nige on December 17, 2023 at 6:59 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Trips | USA | Victorville

A little bit of a disappointing day today. Had quite a few things planned, but almost none of them actually came off!

One of the many aircraft seen at SCLA Boneyard
One of the many aircraft seen at SCLA Boneyard

Guide to the Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA) Boneyard

By Nige on December 16, 2023 at 10:32 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Reviews | SCLA | Southern California Logistics Airport | Trips | USA | Victorville

The Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA) has become known world-wide as a major airliner boneyard. Although restricted to the public, there are viewpoints around the airport that allow visitors to see abandoned aircraft.

The Mormon Rocks near Cajon Junction
The Mormon Rocks near Cajon Junction

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 3 – San Bernardino to Victorville

By Nige on December 16, 2023 at 6:20 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | San Bernardino | Trips | USA | Victorville

I managed a decent sleep overnight. First sleep started around 5pm and lasted until about 10pm. I then up for a few hours and then grabbed 3 extra hours, finally waking at just before 4am.

The Palm Springs Air Museum
The Palm Springs Air Museum

Review of Palm Springs Air Museum

By Nige on December 15, 2023 at 8:06 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023 Category: Travel
Tags: Palm Springs | Palm Springs Air Museum | Reviews

The Palm Springs Air Museum is number 3 out of over 100 of the top tourist attractions in Palm Springs. I decided to have a quick look around and see why it was so highly regarded.

Airside at Palm Spring Airport
Airside at Palm Spring Airport

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 2 – Palm Springs to San Bernardino

By Nige on December 15, 2023 at 6:46 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023 Category: Travel
Tags: Hertz | Hilton | Palm Springs | San Bernardino | Trips | USA

Palm Springs international airport was really busy - it's a popular place to visit. It's set up a little like an island tourist airport.

Deplaning in Palm Springs
Deplaning in Palm Springs

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 2 – Phoenix PHX to Palm Springs PSP

By Nige on December 15, 2023 at 12:36 pm
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | Hertz | Palm Springs | Phoenix | PHX | PSP | Trips | USA

I had already worked out where all of the key places were at Sky Harbor before I left the aircraft. My flight to Palm Springs was due to leave from Gate B12, the AA lounge was located around Gate B5 and Starbucks was located at Gate B17.

The Soho Lounge at New York JFK T8
The Soho Lounge at New York JFK T8

Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023: Day 2 – New York JFK to Phoenix PHX

By Nige on December 15, 2023 at 9:59 am
Type: Post
Story: Tier Point Run to Palm Springs in Dec 2023 Category: Travel
Tags: American Airlines | JFK | New York | Phoenix | PHX | Trips | USA

I almost always end up staying at a hotel like this on a trip out to the west coast. That's one where I arrive really late, and I am due to fly out again really early the following day.

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