Tier Point Run to Grand Cayman in Dec 2013

Bit scary this - my first overseas trip by air on my own! At 47! I’ve always had someone in tow to rely on for finding my way around, or picking up things from hotel rooms when I have left them, and there’s no one but myself to rely on.

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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

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Fancy hotels in Las Vegas
Fancy hotels in Las Vegas

Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Jun 2012: Day 26 – Las Vegas

By Nige on June 29, 2012 at 10:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Jun 2012 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Las Vegas | Madame Tussauds | Mustang | Rainforest Cafe | Starbucks | Venetian

Didn’t wake until 7:30am so a good night’s sleep was had by all! Started off with a swim in a nicely empty beach, and then we bagged two sun chairs for the following 6 hours until we returned.

A view of Bellagio in Las Vegas
A view of Bellagio in Las Vegas

Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Jun 2012: Day 25 – Las Vegas

By Nige on June 28, 2012 at 10:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Jun 2012 Category: Travel
Tags: Caesars Palace | Cheesecake Factory | Forum Shops | Hilton | Las Vegas | Mustang | Starbucks

Bad night’s sleep - work early and Vick got up at 6am to watch the tennis.

Proud parents in Las Vegas!
Proud parents in Las Vegas!

2012 Jun – US West Coast Road Trip: J is 17 Today!

By Nige on June 28, 2012 at 4:21 am
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Jun 2012 Category: Travel
Tags: Caesars Palace | Cheesecake Factory | Forum Shops | Hilton | Las Vegas | Mustang | Starbucks

Just a quick note to recognise our little lad has reached the grand old age of 17 today (Wed 27 Jun).

Another Starbucks in honour of loved ones
Another Starbucks in honour of loved ones

Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Jun 2012: Day 24 – Bakersfield to Las Vegas

By Nige on June 27, 2012 at 10:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Jun 2012 Category: Travel
Tags: Bakersfield | Barstow | Hilton | Las Vegas | Mandalay Bay | Mustang | Starbucks

Up at a reasonable hour and hit breakfast.  We like breakfast at HGI and today’s was no exception.  I tried the pancakes today and they were really thick, so I didn’t make that much progress into the three that were served up.

Vicky at the Largest Tree in the World
Vicky at the Largest Tree in the World

Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Jun 2012: Day 23 – Fresno to Sequoia National Park to Bakersfield

By Nige on June 26, 2012 at 10:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Jun 2012 Category: Travel
Tags: Auto Tree | Bakersfield | Fresno | General Sherman | Hilton | Moro Rock | Mustang | Olive Garden | Sequoia National Park | Starbucks

Another exciting day in mid West USA saw us leave Fresno at 72f at 8am and head to Sequoia National Park.

An over-engineered fire hydrant in Sacramento
An over-engineered fire hydrant in Sacramento

Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Jun 2012: Day 22 – Sacramento to Fresno

By Nige on June 25, 2012 at 10:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Jun 2012 Category: Travel
Tags: Cheesecake Factory | Fresno | Hilton | Mustang | Sacramento | Starbucks

Today we continue our trip back down south on our way to Las Vegas.  Unfortunately the tennis is on, and I can see lots of delays on the way.

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