Tag Archives: USA

Woolworths five & dime and luncheonette.

As soon as you open the chrome handled door, you know this diner is different. For one thing it is nestled in the far corner of an antique mall, but it’s most eye catching feature is that it is a … Continue reading

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Trailer trash.

We are traveling around the USA in a 30ft RV. (Recreational vehicle) Staying at trailer parks with full hookup (power, water, sewerage) the basics really. This is a fantastically fun way to get from National Park to National park. Glamping … Continue reading

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Sequoia National Park.

‘Big trees’ proclaimed the sign. I’ve never known Americans to be understated. Those sequoias are big. Bigger than the Empire State. Bigger than 50 blue whales joined end to end. Bigger than the Titanic. (Not sure if my heart is … Continue reading

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Billboards & small town USA.

I saw a billboard today that said: “When the power of love is greater than the love of power, then we will have peace.” There is some seriously dysfunctional and sick stuff happening in NZ politics right now (election year … Continue reading

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Venice Beach.

Perfect day at Venice Beach. Muscle men, metal detectors and vintage stores a plenty.

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Nine days.

Here Celine is being given her house by the Sorting Hat. Naturally the hat decided that she has her own house. 🙂

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The countdown begins.

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La La Land.

It is warm. That is the first and right now the ‘most’ exciting thing. After leaving Wellington (from 5 degrees to a high of 11) walking out of the airport terminal to see clear brilliant blue skies and to the … Continue reading

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