We rocked up at The Grand Canyon at about 5 pm still a bit damp from slick rock and had 1 h to build our camp and devour pizza before heading off for our first view of the canyon. We drove to the south view and after getting off the bus we were told to line up in two…
Month: September 2015
LA to Scottsdale
After my lazy day lying on Santa Monica beach, I returned to collect my bag and say a fond farewell to Zizi. All the windows and doors were wide open as she was in the midst of a fire alarm beeping nightmare. Nothing. seemed to shut it up so she picked up some wine and…
Los Angeles
My hotel wasn’t the best in LA so I was glad to get up and go explore. My only plan for central LA was to head to Griffths park. My route involved getting the metro to Hollyood so I did the touristy thing and walked down Hollywood boulevard. I didn’t expect much as the bestie…
The Coast Starlight
The Coast Starlight Amtrak train runs from Seattle to Los Angeles and I joined it at Oakland Jack station on Tuesday morning. It was due to depart at 8:50 but the engine had to be changed at Sacramento so it arrived 2 h late. I catch the train to work everyday and usually a 10 minute delay annoys so me so…
Harada’s American adventure Part 1
After 2 years of no holidays (I blame the house purchase) it felt like I needed a trip of some sort. My usual holiday buddy had booked herself up with a trip to Bermuda, so instead of missing out I decided to travel solo. The gay and I had discussed going to San Francisco together…
Isobel Harada 