North American Road Trip
In and around North America
Quit my job with the intention of driving around the US, Canada and hopefully Mexico looking for fun and educational experiences.
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Edmond
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Waiting 3 hours at the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge
Like I said, I waited 3 hours at the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge. One lady got out of her taxi and decided to walk across the border so that she c... Continue reading » -
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Last minute things
Bought me 2 books on tape and a North American map book = $85! Continue reading » -
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NYC - Ole High School Friends
Finally met up with my High School Friends from Guyana. Went to two birthday parties. Did a lot of catching up, while sitting and eatin... Continue reading »
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New Jersey
After heavy tolls, getting off at the wrong exit and wasting an hour getting back on track, Atlantic City was quite a bore. Unless you're i... Continue reading » -
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Back to NY to meet the family
I stayed a little longer in NY to meet up with my cousin and her family members that I've only seen once in about 17 years!
Also spend $200 U... Continue reading »
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Washington, DC
White House, Smithsonian, and all the treats of the Capital City. Continue reading » -
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Jellystone Park
Saw Jellystone Park camping area while driving. Decided to make use of the tent I have in my trunk. Got an oppertunity to talk to some Sou... Continue reading » -
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Myrtle Beach & Hitchhiker
Just a regular beach.
Some guy's van broke down and a caretake at the rest area asked me if I could drive him to Stanford Airport so he... Continue reading »
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Kennedy Space Centre (Center)
Went to check out the Kennedy Space Centre (Center), but didn't want to spend $40 on a tour by myself. Took some pictures of the outside of the... Continue reading » -
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Visiting family in Orlando
Visiting my grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins. Continue reading » -
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Miami
Nostalgia
From the time I entered South Florida it reminded me of my native land aka Guyana. Palm trees, agreeable weather (oddly enough I do... Continue reading »
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Key West
Clubbing
Clubbing here is so sexually charged with foreigners, locals who enjoy foreigners, and the ease of bar hopping in which you can walk... Continue reading »
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Longboat, near Sarasota
Hung out with Chris and his folks. Spent a lot of time on the beach as well as played board games and cards.
Chris and I were... Continue reading »
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South Beach, Miami
Kiran visited. When we were not bickering, our favourite past time, we clubbed in South Beach at the ever popular “Mango”, which lived up to the hy... Continue reading »
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Universal Studios, Orlando
Hotel 8 was a smelly roach motel.
We got an opportunity to save some $130 US on Universal Studio tickets if we spent 90 mins listening t... Continue reading »
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Mongomery, Alabama
Surprisingly, most of the cheaper hotels/motels seemed to be owned by East Indians.
Visited the Rosa Parks Museum.
Went to a cave used... Continue reading »
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Nashville, Tennessee
Actually it's kinda boring here. No special Sept. 11th ceremony. Dollywood turns out to be just an amusement park so I skipped it. ... Continue reading »
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Graceland in Memphis
Decided to check out Graceland, Elvis Presley's home. I certainly stuck out in that crowd! Also what stuck out was the lack of evidence... Continue reading »
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Jackson, Mississippi
Drove through the tail end of Hurricane Humberto to checked out the Mississippi Museum of Art. They had a student playing classical music in... Continue reading »
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Partying it up in New Orleans
The first thing I saw as I entered New Orleans were that every one of this insect was paired up and mating. I knew I was in the right place!<... Continue reading »
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Austin is the best place to be Single... apparently
Going to check out the clubs Continue reading » -
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Final Family Visit in Dallas
Visited my mom's cousin and her family just outside of Dallas Continue reading » -
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First stop in Mexico
Drive about 9 hours straight, only stopping for gas and to grab a snack. Supposed to meet a couch surfer and her friend and drive to Chihuahu... Continue reading »
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Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Visited a hot spring in Truth or Consequences (actual name of the town). A local described it as the weird part of New Mexico. Continue reading » -
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Arizona Desert
Drove through the desert. Did however find the plant life there quite interesting. Surprised to see the number of species that survive on... Continue reading » -
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San Diego, California
The drive to San Diego took quite a bit from my car as I was going up and down the mountain, reaching as high as 5000 feet. A similar ordeal... Continue reading »
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Tijuana!
From the second we crossed the border, it was clear that we were in a different country. We went to the immigration so Dirk could get a visit... Continue reading »
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Surfer's Paradise in Baja California
We decided that Tijuana is not the place to stay, but this hostel down south would be cool. It was quite a drive down a road in var... Continue reading »
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Back to the border through Ensenada
Dirk's camera broke. We suspect dust in the lens as the telescopic part is possibly not opening far enough. We stopped off in Ensenada to... Continue reading » -
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Grand Canyon
RUTHLESS CANYON
So I’m at the Grand Canyon enjoying the view. I asked this guy to take my picture. He was all fancy photographer like, “Oh ye... Continue reading »
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Vancouver + Beckham + Streaker
Went to Vancouver. Stayed to watch David Beckham play soccer. Average game except for the streaker. Got a free breakfast for my birt... Continue reading » -
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It's a Zoo in Calgary
Stayed with Marin's friends Doug and Ginny in Calgary and got an upclose and personal tour for the Calgary zoo from a zookeeper friend Jolene. Continue reading » -
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Quick drive through Canmore, Alberta
Quick drive through Canmore, Alberta Continue reading » -
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Cold and Flat Winnipeg
By the time I was in Winnipeg, I just wanted to get home! Continue reading » -
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Engine Problems in Kenora, Manitoba
Engine Problems in Kenora, Manitoba Continue reading » -
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A Quick Stop for Persians in Thunder Bay
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Snow Storm to Sault Sainte Marie
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