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Hello all,
Sorry about the delay its been ages since we wrote anything but we have done loads of travelling recently and when we have arrived in places its only been for a short time so busy doing stuff. We have done some well cool stuff though, some a let down but well.....lets just get into it eh.
After New York we headed up to Rhode Island, can't remember how long it was exactly but was a bit of a long drive and well that was about as exciting as it got ha ha, Rhode Island wasn't very good, I only went their so I could see a Rhode Island State Trooper so I speeded everywhere hoping to get stopped, not a police car insight what a let down. Was pretty boring here so lets move on to more exciting times.
Boston was next or at least it was meant to be Boston, it was about an hour outside the city to be honest, but the motel was relatively clean and we had found something awesome to do. We were going Whale watching!! After the dolphin incident in Miami we were both defo up for it, I was a little nervous anyone who went to St Lucia might remember a little fishing trip we went on, where I mysteriously slept and went the toilet for 5 hours or so because I was sea sick and didn't want to get caught by the skipper ha ha. We got their and it was a belter day so hot, the woman had said bring something a little warmer because it gets cold out there. We were having non of that its like 90 degrees get the suntan lotion out, we'll sun it up and see Whales, perfect day. Er, not exactly. It might of been an idea to listen to that woman because when we got out to see it was bloody freezing, forget catching the sun nearly caught swine flu. Took about 2 hours to get where the Whales was and although we seen about a dozen and they are proper massive, was a bit of a let down, all they did was come up for air. We wanted them leaping out of the water and doing somesaults thats what they did at the seaquarium, dissappointing. We figured thats probably why those ones are in the aquarium because they can do the jumps the ones we saw where dopes and just knew how to breathe ha ha. Never mind. Problem being we still had a 2 hour drive back to dryland and nothing to look forward and we were both cold and starving ha ha, was a long trip back tell ya that. We were meant to go see the bar wheres Cheers was set after that but neither of us fancied it because we both felt rough and frankly its a bit before our time ha ha, its not exactly the pub off two pints is it ha ha.
The next day we were headed for a theme park called six flags you might of heard of it but probably not there scattered all over America, literally everywhere. So we went not expecting too much but hoping to waste a day. It was proper awesome though, was tiny compared to Alton Towers or something but it was well better every ride was amazing and their was no lines except for one which had a two hour wait but only because it had won best steel rollercoaster for the last ten years or something and it definitely was. One of the best rides we both ever been on. I took Annmarie on this one ride that just slowly span you around upside down, she wasn't happy one bit ha ha. I am still trying to keep my word and scare Annmarie everyday its usually with my driving ha ha. Six flags was awesome though their is one in San Francisco right by where were staying so we will be going to that as well ha ha.
Next day we were off to Buffallo or at least thats what we thought, turns out our motel was in Toronto, Canada. No big deal normally except the sat nav only works for America, so we had to drive into Canada with no idea where the motel was and it was getting pretty dark and the drive was about 9 hours so we were both getting pretty narky, ha ha, not a good mix. Don't know why Annmarie was narky she slept most of the way ha ha. :D Eventually after getting lost about ten times, having about ten arguements because I refused to admit I was lot ha ha, we had seen some motels by the border so we drove back and booked in their, turns out we were a ten minute walk from Niagara falls and the motel was awesome, best decision ever, am not saying who's decision it was ha ha.
Their is no way to describe Niagara Falls I could say awesome, immense, proper boss but non of them would do it justice its better than that, you have to see it really. We went on the boat the maid of the mist, only $15 bargain, they take you right to the edge of the falls, they give you these cheesy blue macs, I was thinking I would be fine. Good job I got one, I was soaked, like standing on a boat while someone blasts you with the jet spray or something, class though, some good pics on their, we had to be quick so the camera didn't get soaked ha ha.
Turns out Niagara falls is a bit like a spanish holiday their are nice resteraunts, cheesy arcades and stuff like that everywhere, it was a nice change, we had a proper laugh there. We also had a night out with one of my mates from work Stu and his missus Becky, we were lucky enough that they got engaged while we were there, she said Yes by the way, just to steel his thunder a little ha ha. We had a good few laughs the two of us, ask Stu about the WWE ride ha ha, don't think he liked it much but at least we went on it unlike Becky and Annmarie the wimps ha ha.
We were meant to go to Detroit after that but because Niagara was so good mixed with the fact Annmarie was pretty confident we were gonna get jacked there we decided to miss it out spent an extra day there, only problem being trip to Chicago was now a ten hour drive and you know how well we get on during those long trips ha ha. I am sad enough to admit that we did something shameful and proper geeky but it made the ten hours fly by. We bought the audio book of the fourth Harry Potter book, its sad I know but time fly's by (thanks Hursty). I was in a rush because Everton where playing the MLS all stars and I wanted to watch it in the Everton supporters club.
I was in such a rush when we arrived and I tried to park didn't notice the huge kerb and managed to scratch the bumper on the car ha ha, never mind, good job its a hire care. We got in the supposed supporters club and their was loads of people, free chang but no Everton fans ha ha, their was even a Liverpool scarf on the wall, what sort of Everton supporters club is it, I tell ya what type....a blag one ha ha. Everyone was supporting MLS when we won and I wanted to jump up and celebrate Annmarie had to usher me out in case we got jumped or something ha ha, scared her again lol. (I know it was just a friendly, but they all took it so seriously, so I wanted to rub it in their face ha ha).
We been in Chicago for a few days now and its pretty cool, not alot to do though, their is another six flags and more baseball but we done them. We went up one of the biggest buildings in America and its big like and their is a ledge with see through floor its proper trippy but well cool, too funny watching people scared to stand on it ha ha, idiots.
How could I nearly forget though the coolest thing of all ha ha, our motel in Chicago is ten minutes from the Airport so close that every time a plane goes over it roars like its about to land on the roof ha ha. Wouldn't be so bad if it was nine to five but its not planes run 24 hours makes sleeping a bit of a nightmare. Not so much for me, I could sleep through the war but Annmarie is pretty tired. Ear plugs are a lifesaver :D
Few more days here now and were off to California for three weeks in the sun. In case you dont know its pretty cold here right now, we even had to buy a tracksuit and a hoody to keep ourselves warm, not good. Don't worry though California is still in the middle of a draught ha ha, 100 degrees here we come :D Also going to Alcatraz which I proper can't wait for :D.
Well I think thats about it because as always my time is running out. Am sure I have forgot plenty of stuff but my excuse is if I told you about everything, everyone who is reading this wouldn't wanna listen to our stories when I get back :D
Take care all, glad to here its raining back home by the way long may it continue and RIP Bobby Robson, absolute legend I blame Newcastle for getting relegated, murderers!
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