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Following the lives of Helen and Mike who moved from Scotland to London via Canada. See how they fair as they navigate the charms of big city life, weaving around tourists and traffic by bike, stopping frequently for tea and culture breaks.
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Cheese chasers and biking dare devils
I realise I’m a bit out of date with this post, but term finished and then I went on holiday so it’s better late than never. Almost two weeks ago now we went up to Whistler for the weekend to … Continue reading
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Tagged Canada, cheese rolling, Whistler
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Las Vegas and the Neon Museum
The final stop of our trip was Las Vegas. If I’m honest I had no real desire to come here, I don’t gamble, I’m not a big drinker and I fry to a crisp when the sun shines so lying … Continue reading
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Tagged photography, travel, USA
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Route 66
Route 66 Â originally ran from Chicago to Los Angeles and was a major route for those migrating west. Now though it is no longer an official highway, and consequently it is a wonderfully quiet road. We joined the road where … Continue reading
Flagstaff, Arizona
After we emerged from the bottom of the Grand Canyon we took a brief glance around the village and decided we were off. The number of people and the lack of a decent meal were our main driving forces, but … Continue reading
The Grand Canyon
This post is a bit of an epic, you may want to get a cup of tea and a biscuit if you’re planning on reading it to the end. Only the brave, the fit and the stupid hike to the … Continue reading