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Censorship.
Right so i’m fairly behind with these blogs, partly because I can’t stop writing and then they average about 2000 words a post. I was told off by the sister for this yesterday and so future entries will hopefully be … Continue reading
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Let’s go surfing now, everybody’s surfing now, come on and sufari with me, and Andrew.
The last day of Trek America was upon us. In the evening we planned to go out for a nice meal at some San Diegan establishment but the day was to be made up of more activities. About half the … Continue reading
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Stay Classy
The time had come to return to California and pay a visit to Ron Burgundy’s stomping ground, San Diego, a whale’s vagina. This would be my final destination with Trek America (who were returning to LA after) and my final … Continue reading
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Lake Havasu and “it’s been a while since I got my 400m badge”
Before our final destination of San Diego we made a stop off at Lake Havasu. A popular vacation spot for college kids during spring break, Lake Havasu was formed in the 1930s as a result of the construction of a … Continue reading
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The Grandest of Canyons
I awoke, pretty pleased with myself at purchasing a fairly pricey sleeping bag earlier in my trip. With -10°C temperatures outside the tent at night, the warm canvas cacoon came into its own. If anything I was too warm. Although … Continue reading
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Me bitching about my sore throat for 1443 words.
Travelling towards the Grand Canyon, tonsilitis in tow, I may well be the first person heading in that direction that was not the slightest bit interested in seeing what is often heralded as the greatest natural wonder on earth. My … Continue reading
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The Valleys: Part 2
At 9pm we all met back in the motel lobby ready for the obligatory ride down the Vegas Strip in a limousine. The champagne was flowing, the phrase “Vegas Baby!” was shouted out numerous times and we stopped off at … Continue reading
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The Valleys: Part 1
I jest of course with my previous post. My life isn’t nearly exciting enough to warrant use of the phrase. But Las Vegas was indeed an incredible and unforgettable experience, up to a point… I awoke in my tent in … Continue reading
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Viva Las Vegas
We all know that what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas..
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Sierra Nevada and the joys of Camping.
The stunning surroundings of Yosemite are all part of the equally beautiful and expansive Sierra Nevada region of Northern California. We were lucky enough to take a trip along the Tioga Pass that cuts through the Sierra Nevada mountains. I … Continue reading
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