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...