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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 - Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Jun 2012

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Yosemite - one of the highlights
Yosemite - one of the highlights

Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Jun 2012: Summary

By Nige on July 5, 2012 at 11:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Jun 2012 Category: Travel
Tags: Lufthansa | Munich

Some stats that summarise our fab holiday.

The skyline of Chicago from Grant Park
The skyline of Chicago from Grant Park

Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Jun 2012: Day 32 – Munich to Home

By Nige on July 5, 2012 at 10:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Jun 2012 Category: Travel
Tags: Lufthansa | Munich

The flight was ok – ignored the dinner service and we both tried to sleep.  Due to the 4th July, business class was only 25% full – no one in first class either, so we spread out and had a row to ourselves to avoid any interruptions. Sleep wasn’t very good but (at least for […]

Agora in Grant Park in Chicago
Agora in Grant Park in Chicago

Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Jun 2012: Day 31 – Chicago to Munich

By Nige on July 4, 2012 at 10:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Jun 2012 Category: Travel
Tags: Chicago | Lufthansa | Munich | Starbucks

The day has finally arrived - time to head home.  It’s been a great holiday but all good things come to an end.

Segway day in Chicago!
Segway day in Chicago!

Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Jun 2012: Day 30 – Chicago

By Nige on July 3, 2012 at 10:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Jun 2012 Category: Travel
Tags: Chicago | Hilton | Segway | Starbucks

Decided to force ourselves to get up early so that we can short cut getting over the jet lag when we get back home.  I’ll be starting my new contract on Monday so I can’t afford to be carrying around 8 hours of jet lag for too long.

Chicago public enjoying the warm weather
Chicago public enjoying the warm weather

Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Jun 2012: Day 29 – Seattle to Chicago

By Nige on July 2, 2012 at 10:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Jun 2012 Category: Travel
Tags: Chicago | Hilton | Navy Pier | Seattle | Starbucks

Bad night’s sleep.  It was never going to be a good one since the alarm was set for 3am, but I woke at 2am and couldn’t get back to sleep.

A colourful Seattle Public Market
A colourful Seattle Public Market

Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Jun 2012: Day 28 – Seattle

By Nige on July 1, 2012 at 10:00 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday to Pacific West Coast in Jun 2012 Category: Travel
Tags: Cheesecake Factory | Hilton | Pike Market | Seattle | Starbucks

Slept til 7:30am (which is good for me)!  Went to breakfast on the top floor with good views of Seattle.  20% chance of rain today (remember that). 

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