Had to leave Canada as it refused to stop bloody raining. Felt like I was back home......ooh scarey. So, Seattle it is and thankfully just clouds. Just going to enjoy the NorthWest Pacific laidback vibe and see some sights hopefully involving the Seattle Seahawks! Also, this is coffee lovers paradise (the birth place of Starbucks) so it looks like Im in caffeine heaven for the next few days. Can now prepare for a road trip down the coastal highway thro...

Just arrived in Ottawa this morning to some good old fashioned rain. That will make some of you smirk, I know. Only here for a couple of days and then it\'s a flight to Vancouver. Unfortunately, we\'re having to miss out most of the Canadian countryside as we don\'t have enough time. Shame, but gives me somewhere to go in the furture!! Staying in a hostel that used to be a jail tonight and tomorrow so perhaps I\'ve found my spiritual home. Can\'t say I\'m lo...

Arriving in Buffalo shortly after tour of New England. Sadly we lose our car then but will be going by train to Niagara Falls and on into Eastern Canada. Weather here has been largely gorgeous, in the 70's. Hope everyone is well. Nick

Landed safely in NY after loads of security and a flight that seemed to last forever. Made sure the jet lag was cured though with drink and food and then more drink. Today was spent doing the New York sights and living it large for a few days while I have clean clothes and some money. Will post some pics soon. Nick