Still in Colorado. Headed to Ouray, an area named after an Indian Chief who tried to keep peace in the West. Emiko warned us to start drinking lots and lots of water becausee of the change in altitude. My ears were popping like mad and my fingers became very chubby! We were at an altitude of about 11,000 feet. Most of us (Sam stayed at the bottom) went to walk up one of the nearest mountians. Didn't think I was so scared of heights until we had to drive ...

About a 4 hour drive to Buena Vista, still in Colorado. Buena Vista menas Beautiful View and it certainly was. The campsite we were staying at was overlooking the Colorado Rockies. We could see about 4 of the 'prestigious college' mountains. While the rest of the group went white water rafting, we lazed about the campsite and booked in for a hot tub that night. Had a panic when we heard thunder and all we could see was a huge cloud of rain coming towards ...

Well our Trek America Tour has started....and started with a bang! Arrived at the hotel in Chicago to meet the others on the tour. There are nine of us alotether plus the tour leader, Emiko. Kar and I are the oldest, no surprise there. Even older than the leader! There are two swiss girls, a Japanese girl, two south korean boys, and english boy, welsh girl and kar and me representing Scotland!!! The tour van is grand, plenty space as there are only nine of...

Arrived safely in Chicago after managing a second flight with all our luggage! I'm very impressed by the way we are handling public transport, hopping on and off the subway/train things no probs!! Like locals?! The Hostel we are staying in is like a five star hotel compared to New York. The room is spacious and only has 3 bunks, which are alwasy full. Have our own bathroom, feeling like unpacking everything and leaving our stuff out everywhere but haven't d...

Well we're off! Started with a sad farewell in Edinburgh but was cheered up by star spotting at the airport. Followed Colin from radio one around for a while beofre Karen plucked up the courage to speak to him! Arrived in New York and had our first expereince of the subway, coped...just....4 bulky bags and quick shutting doors....! Eventually found our way to the hostel. Staying in a tiny room with 12 beds squeezed in. No room for all the luggage. It's c...