Six weeks in America
In and around United States
After many months of counting down we now have only 25 sleeps to go before we head off on our much anticipated six week holiday in USA. We will begin our journey in San Fransisco, then move on to New York, followed by a few days in Washington. We will then spend approximately 3 weeks in Nashville over Christmas/New Year period visiting our relatives there. The a couple of days in San Diego before heading home. Lucky Oane though then heads to Las Vegas for another week by herself before heading home.
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Convey Family
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Travel plans are about to become a reality
Well, from the wilds of Tasmania, Franklin and Nicholls Rivulet to the place of wild storms (Sunday 16/11/08), Brisbane, we are all ready to g... Continue reading »
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If you come to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair
Arrived in the US safe and sound after a fairly bumpy ride over the Pacific. Thanks to Air Traffic Control in Australia being short staffed,... Continue reading »
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Final Day in San Francisco
Our final day in San Fran started off on the Powell/Mason Line cable car. This line took us down to Fisherman's Wharf where from here Craig,... Continue reading »
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Start spreading the news!
Day 1 - Wednesday - We were all excited to find out that our Hotel was actually in a good part of town, right on 7th Ave and 33rd Street. Even more... Continue reading »
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Finally a good Hotel!!
An early start to the day again today leaving us all feeling a bit worse for wear....and looking it too! On the shuttle to the airport we were... Continue reading »
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DC It All!!
Day 2 in Washington has opened our eyes to what an amazing and historical city this actually is. We booked a bus tour (complete with guide, Dion an... Continue reading »
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The Smithsonian and other museums etc.
Today we went our separate ways to take in the museums which interested us personally.
Jane - I started with the Native American Museum. ... Continue reading »
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Shop till you drop
What do you do when it is raining and you are museumed out? You go SHOPPING!!
We caught the Metro, after only a little fiddle with the... Continue reading »
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Arlington
Today we had another relaxing morning. Jane went to the convenience store to purchase cereal and milk and Starbucks coffee and hot chocolate... Continue reading »
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Springfield, Tennessee
Saturday morning, we arrived in Nashville after our short flight from Washington and were greeted by "the family". Ivy (Gram), Judy and Jeff.... Continue reading »
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Memphis, Tennessee
As Paul Simon's song says - We're going to Gracelands, Gracelands, Memphis Tennessee.
We arrive a little early. We thought it was out i... Continue reading »
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Weekend in Springfield
Saturday - The weather is cold and promising rain. Candice and Rhyanna went to stay out at Margot and Jeff's. Tyler had come home on Fr... Continue reading »
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Freezing our whatsies off!!!!
Monday - How could it be Christmas in three days?? We have been travelling for over three weeks now and Christmas is just around the corner.<... Continue reading »
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Tennessee, Springfield Christmas Preparations
All the family is gathering at Judy's place on Christmas Eve for dinner. We have volunteered to prepare the dinner - Asion fare.
Rhyann... Continue reading »
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Tennessee - Christmas Eve
Here we are on Christmas Eve - can you believe it? We have been out to Margot and Jeff's today preparing out dinner for tonight, wrapping pre... Continue reading »
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Christmas Day, Southern style
What is Christmas Day without lots of food and gifts and wrapping paper?? It is no different over here.
The Cross Plains crew (Margot,... Continue reading »
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Christmas Day, Southern style
What is Christmas Day without lots of food and gifts and wrapping paper?? It is no different over here.
The Cross Plains crew (Margot,... Continue reading »
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Boxing Day, Springfield
Boxing Day is the same the world over!! Lots of groaning from eating too much the day before!!
Margot, Craig, Vara, Rhyanna and Candice... Continue reading »
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Meeting some of the locals etc
Saturday - today started with Judy, Jane and Vara having brunch at Judy's friends, Jim and Geoof's home. Judy is a member of the Late Bl... Continue reading »
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Getting right in to the country music thing!!
Cracker Barrel it is at 9am at Whitehorse. Judy picked Ivy up and we are on our way on a road we have not travelled on so far. Very pic... Continue reading »
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Crikey, Craig is 55
Happy Birthdy to Craig. He is so excited he can now get senior's discounts!!
Don't know whether we mentioned it before, but Judy put an... Continue reading »
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Ring in the New Year!!
Happy New Year to y'all!!!
Tuesday (30 December) It was an early start today to decorate the venue for the New Year's Eve party. ... Continue reading »
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Winding up our stay in Tennessee
Sadly, our time with our family in Tennessee is coming to an end.
Friday 2 January. After having a Cracker Barrel breakfast in Fr... Continue reading »
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Sunny San Diego!!!
Monday - What a whirlwind tour of San Diego we have had. It was a bit of a trial getting here with a 5am wake up in Cross Plains to travel to... Continue reading »
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Jane is doing Vegas
Oh My Goodness!! Nothing could prepare you for the excess of Las Vegas. I have never seen so many neon lights in my life. The hot... Continue reading »
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Tassie Conveys are home
Well the Tassie Conveys finally made it back to Tassie. It was a very quick flight to Los Angeles (from San Diego), 23 minutes to be exact, an... Continue reading »
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