Six months ago on April 1st 2008 I embarked on a voyage of discovery - both American discovery and self-discovery. What I have experienced has been undoubtedly the best six months of my entire life. I can't believe that on April 1st I was just landing at Boston's Logan airport high on adrenaline and thinking "this is amazing!", on…
Hello. I shall dispense with the usual formalities because, since you're here, you probably already know me. But if not then hello, my name's Matthew Goodin, it's a pleasure to meet you. Welcome to my travel blog. Come in and take a look around, but remember to wipe your feet.
My home is the United Kingdom but in April 2008 I am beginning a 6 month self-guided backpacking tour of the United States, or shorter if I get incredibly homesick or robbed of all my travel savings. In this t…
Hello. I shall dispense with the usual formalities because, since you're here, you probably already know me. But if not then hello, my name's Matthew Goodin, it's a pleasure to meet you. Welcome to my travel blog. Come in and take a look around, but remember to wipe your feet.
My home is the United Kingdom but in April 2008 I am beginning a 6 month self-guided backpacking tour of the United States, or shorter if I get incredibly homesick or robbed of all my travel savings. In this travel blog I will be keeping you up to date with where I am so you know I haven't fallen off a cliff or been eaten by a bear. I will also be putting forth some of my cultural observations and musings and letting you know what cool things I have seen in written and photographic form.
I hope you enjoy it. Feel free to leave me a message of encouragement on the msg board or email me. Thanks for dropping by.
Six months ago on April 1st 2008 I embarked on a voyage of discovery - both American discovery and self-discovery. What I have experienced has been undoubtedly the best six months of my entire…
James
Mate. I can't say that i've read every blog entry you have posted over the past 6 months. Proof positive when I didn't realise you were even back in the country until you turned up in the office.
That said, your final blog entry sums up your trip nicely, and is genuinely an inspiring one. I couldn't do what you did, but I hope others can.
Kim
I haven't even seen all 50 and I'm American. You inspire me to take them all on one day ... and not get jumped. Thanks for helping out around the house and with the wild kids three. They miss throwing the football around with you. Adam is doing better. Welcome home. Kim
Beverley
Hi Matthew. Just read your 'final goodbye'. It's so well written that I feel like I'm having to go home too! What a great time you have had. Why do I get the feeling that you will be planning another trip very soon? Anyway safe journey home. England, complete with rain and cold, is waiting for you!
Ron
San Diego must have been interesting for you - discovered by the Germans in 1904, they named it San Diego, which of course in German means a whale's vagina
Mum
On the last leg of your exiciting adventure. Enjoy Mexico and savour the last few memories. Look forward to seeing you back in England and hearing all about the amazing time you have had.
Lauren
Hey Matthew!
Just checked your blog to get updated on your travels and whereabouts. Sounds like youve been having a GREAT time. It's really awesome what you're doing traveling all 50 states! Your pics are great too! Your blog is amazing! It's so detailed. It's the best blog I've ever seen! :) Stay safe and keep in touch!
Auntie Mary
Hi Matthew, Your travels are almost over and you have almost done the 50 states! Congratulations. Have fun in California, and we look forward to seeing you in person soon.
Jennifer Wood
Hello Angel, I thought that your mum might want to know that you are not only having fun but also saving lives. My husband and I met Matthew atop the Napali coastline in Kauai, where I being the forty something old woman amongst the younger and skinnier hikers, found myself clinging for life on a 5 inch wide, crumbling path on the side of a cliff. Matthew provided not only comic relief, but showed me exactly where to place each step. These instructions would not have been received well from my Husband of 20 years whom I love dearly but cannot take instructions from. Matthew kept me moving along the scary cliff, and got me safely to the other side. I was sure when it was all over that he was there at that time not by chance, but to be my personal Angel. What a lovely son you have raised! I'm sure you will be happy to see him home. It was a pleasure to meet him on our trip. Jennifer and David Wood, Independence, MO USA
Wysey
Hey Matthew! Glad to see you made it safely to Hawaii, shame there's no pic of you in a hula skirt tho! Your blogs make great reading mate, and photos are cracking; I'm impressed at your artistic ability - pretty good for a code monkey!
Stay safe, and enjoy the rest of your trip! :)
Mum
Way to worry your mother! Up to your neck in freezing water, then stung by jellyfish! Glad you are still having such an amazing time.You certainly seem to be meeting some wonderful people along your way.
Lauren
Matthew! Hi! I just read your entire blog on our trip! It was great! And of course, at times, pretty hysterical! :)
I enjoyed looking at the photos too!
It was great meeting you! I had fun w/ you the 1st week and missed you the 2nd week! :(
Enjoy your time Hawaii! Be safe!
Dad
Happy Birthday Matthew. I am sure you are having a super day - as you have been every day for months now !!
Enjoy your day, don't forget to post a birthday pic for us.
