Two weeks of my Great north run (GNR) training have been completed. So far I have stuck religious to it and I am really enjoying it. My week seems to pass quicker and it forces me to meal plan which limits my supermarket shop to once weekly. Pre-COVID-19 every Sunday morning I would plan my…
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Guess whose back…
After nearly 5 years of not being active on this blog, Harada has returned! It was always my intention to start it up again but I have been spurred on with the need for a project in COVID-19 lockdown and because 27th April 2020 is the start of my new fitness regime. You may be…
San Francisco:A Harada Review
I’d always thought that American airports would be impressive, but I have to say that I much prefer a British airport I found it very strange that you exit the plane straight into the departure lounge. As I was flying domestic from Vegas there was no customs so I happily went to baggage claim to…
Harada hits Vegas
My last destination with the group was Las Vegas. Sleeping on the floor for two nights or camping as its called had taken its toil, so I slept on the bus the whole way to our mid morning stop at Seligman for Route 66. I didn’t know much about Route 66 before and I can’t…
The Great Grand Canyon
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…
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…
Lego Tower Bridge: A hyperlapse build
I’ve had my eye on lego tower bridge for a few years but at an rrp of £209.99 and it being in 1.02 m in length, one I didn’t have room for it in the flat and two its not really an essential item. I was going to buy it in February 2015, but it…
Isobel Harada 