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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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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
The trekkers have returned
A full description of the full trip to follow, for now you can see pictures on flickr.
Portland
Last week we spent three days in Portland. We had a great time, just slowing down and relaxing, or ‘chillaxing’ as Mike would say. We had lazy days sitting and reading in cafe’s hiding from the rain, reflecting on the … Continue reading