So after the disappointment of not being able to stay in Yosemite once we had seen how amazing it was then having to drive for hours with nothing around but trees and road, we were both feeling a bit deflated and contemplated bringing our flight to Hawaii forward (so defeatist). The drive that night was scary as we were running out of fuel and there was just absolutely nothing for miles and miles! We turned down one road that had a sign for a hostel and we were ...

quick update! So yesterday we checked out of our hotel in San Fran, did our washing at the laundromat then went to pick up the car. They only needed the paper part of our license so all of our worrying was irrelevant! I was absolutely terrified about following a map and not using a sat nav but we did it!!! And we didn't get lost. The ride was amazing with beautiful views and we got to Yosemite in about 4 hours. Problem was, there was nowhere to stay! We arr...

So yesterday I spent an hour writing about our 3rd day in san fran and just as I was about to post it, the web page refreshed and I lost it all! So that teaches me to make sure I keep saving as I go. Grrr! It was a really good one too! I'm not re-writing it but for my mum's sake and my memories sake, I shall list the activities that took place...! - woke up early but lazed around - got up and ready at about 11.30 - walked 10 blocks to catch bus x8 - bought ...

Day 2 started off with a early start due to some serious jet lag but it was nice to see some similar faces on Skype. The breakfast is far from a great as it consists of the world's smallest muffins and the sucky coffee. It turned out the shared shower doesn't lock so I had to stand guard whist kelly gets dribbled on (by the shower) for 20 mins! We then walked 1 and a half hours through downtown San Francisco and headed to the bay. After some crazy steep hills w...

So after a lovely farewell meal (and more beers at the pub - George!) with the family and some last minute packing, we were both ready and excited but sad to go. Amazingly, we managed to get some sleep and (Jo Hervey won't believe this) actually got up, ready and arrived at the airport with an hour to spare! We even had time for a little photo shoot as we left. Dad drove us to Heathrow and mum came along to say goodbye. There were a few tears but we all pretty...