Hey all viewers, Chris again, don't worry it Dan's turn tomorrow so you can all have good typing and spelling again.
I hate Greyhound. It sucks, there it is in cold hard print. we've had nothing but trouble with them since the beginning with inconvinent times late buses leading to missed transfers ad yesterday we got pulled off the bus sent to another one that never showed, put on the next one wich we couldnt get on because it was full and hen we had to wait two hours for the next one while our luggage gt sent to heaven knows where. Thankfully it was in Savannah waiting or us in the end, but was there an apology; was there hell.
well moaning over, we only have to make one more journey on them then were going my train everywhere as its too far to go by bus, that thought has cheered us up. Savannah is nice though lacking in things to do, we have a tour booked or 1pm of the city so that should be fun. the holstel which is no longer a hostel is nice though not the cleanest its clean enough depite the majour minus point of not having a kettle so no coffee, thankfully we found some cans of espresso so were making do with those. bloke who runs it is really friendl and helpful though and is little grl is quite cute. thats cute as in awwwww by the way.
lots of love
Chris and Dan
P.s. sorry if i havnt replied to any emails, hotmail is a resticted site here. il reply asap
Sunday, 8 July 2007
Friday, 6 July 2007
Last Day In Tampa
well here I am as promised by Dan yesterday. This is gona be the last daily blog we post as were leaving tomorrow and from now till the 18th were in hostols so I don't know how often we'll be able to post.
Had a great time today, me, Dan and the other boys of the family here went off and did something called "tubing", I had no idea what it was but it turns out that you lay on this solid roundfloating circle and let the boat pull you along as fast as it can while the pilot tries his hardest to get you off. It's so much fun but so hard physicaly. Dan fell off three times, i never did.
waether here has been brilliant, shame were gonna have to leave it but hey, it's still nice in Savannah. me and Dan are both burnt despite the sun cream we put on so were both a bit tender on the back and shoulders tonight- its 2219 here now- so were gonna be sleeping on our front tonight hehe.
were leaving here tomorrow like i said so going to be really hectic and an early start, so guess what our reward is; a 10 hour coach journey. Oh well at least it's direct so we wont have to worry about missing our transfer again. See above if you don't remeber-Mother.
Well folks until we post again then. It will be me next time as well as i missed a turn. Sorry if i dissapoint anyone.
Lots of love from us both
Chris.
P.S. I suppose from Dan as well
Had a great time today, me, Dan and the other boys of the family here went off and did something called "tubing", I had no idea what it was but it turns out that you lay on this solid roundfloating circle and let the boat pull you along as fast as it can while the pilot tries his hardest to get you off. It's so much fun but so hard physicaly. Dan fell off three times, i never did.
waether here has been brilliant, shame were gonna have to leave it but hey, it's still nice in Savannah. me and Dan are both burnt despite the sun cream we put on so were both a bit tender on the back and shoulders tonight- its 2219 here now- so were gonna be sleeping on our front tonight hehe.
were leaving here tomorrow like i said so going to be really hectic and an early start, so guess what our reward is; a 10 hour coach journey. Oh well at least it's direct so we wont have to worry about missing our transfer again. See above if you don't remeber-Mother.
Well folks until we post again then. It will be me next time as well as i missed a turn. Sorry if i dissapoint anyone.
Lots of love from us both
Chris.
P.S. I suppose from Dan as well
Thursday, 5 July 2007
Independence Day.
Hi all.
Sorry for the late update but the last two days have been really busy. As yet there is no way to update photos but hopefully we will get some up by the end of July.
Independence day was a blast. We started of to a boat trip to a club that Carol and Micheal, plus their assorted realtives are members of. Needless to say it was just a little crowded, but we where still able to swim, play volleyball, and partake of what (according to Chris) was a pretty good bbq, with the exception of the bratwurst. (I had to make do with a somewhat undistinguished veggi burger.)
Then in the evening where taken out to a meal in the local golfing club. Very expensive, and yet annother bbq, but with some of the best ice cream i've ever had. We finsished of the evening by heading out to a condo owned by Micheal's sister (who was away at the time) where we watched several spectatular fireworks displays, from various points around Tampa bay. All of which where outdone by a thunderstorm just out at sea. In the morning we discoveded that two people had been quite seriously injured during the displays, by fireworks falling back down to earth, in the wrong places.
Today was also great fun, featuring as it did boating and a trip to a mall. As well as sushi for dinner. I've also finally manged to set up a mobile (727 348 1408) which should make meeting up with people somewhat easier. Thats it for now as i'm really tired. I'll make Chris update tomorrow.
Dan.
Sorry for the late update but the last two days have been really busy. As yet there is no way to update photos but hopefully we will get some up by the end of July.
Independence day was a blast. We started of to a boat trip to a club that Carol and Micheal, plus their assorted realtives are members of. Needless to say it was just a little crowded, but we where still able to swim, play volleyball, and partake of what (according to Chris) was a pretty good bbq, with the exception of the bratwurst. (I had to make do with a somewhat undistinguished veggi burger.)
Then in the evening where taken out to a meal in the local golfing club. Very expensive, and yet annother bbq, but with some of the best ice cream i've ever had. We finsished of the evening by heading out to a condo owned by Micheal's sister (who was away at the time) where we watched several spectatular fireworks displays, from various points around Tampa bay. All of which where outdone by a thunderstorm just out at sea. In the morning we discoveded that two people had been quite seriously injured during the displays, by fireworks falling back down to earth, in the wrong places.
Today was also great fun, featuring as it did boating and a trip to a mall. As well as sushi for dinner. I've also finally manged to set up a mobile (727 348 1408) which should make meeting up with people somewhat easier. Thats it for now as i'm really tired. I'll make Chris update tomorrow.
Dan.
Tuesday, 3 July 2007
Recovery
Title says it all really. Chilled out, swam, and got swamped with Carol and Micheal's relatives. Independence day celebrations tommorow so we are going to find out if we can put some photos up for that.
Dan.
Dan.
Tampa and a bed!
Hi all.
After the ordeal at the airport, we had missed the closing time for our hostel, so we decided to head straight to Tampa, and my Dad's cousin's house. This meant spending the night at the Greyhound bus station, waiting for a 7:55 bus. This was not quite the ordeal you might imagine as we met Tom, an Indian (from India) with whom we spent the small hours chatting.
We where relived obviously relived to get to Tampa, where Micheal (our host) came to pick us up. Whilst waiting for him we chatted to the various taxi drivers around the terminal and received a list of beers to avoid.
Having arrived at Carola and Micheal's house we had a shower, allowing us to shed our somewhat smelly traveling clothes and to feel somewhat sober. We then went to Carol's granddaughter's 10th birthday party and met some of the family. A somewhat overbearing experience as we had only napped for the previous 36 hours but still good fun. And finally we got to got sleep in our beds, and slept like logs.
Dan.
Hey all my turn now dan has finally let me get on it. in regards to all your posts....I DO NOT LOOK SHIFTY!!!!! and i hope james getts stopped just as much on his way to boston. all is good here now recovered though dan is still feeling the jet lag. coupple were staying with are great and Carrol is such a good cook we have jus spent the past hr talking about food and beth's Cecileism. (spelling corrections for that would be good) hope your all ok...if anyone wants postcards or letters then tough really hehe just send me adresses by email and il try and write at least once depending on time. hope you all ok here weather is great.....30 degrees here...a bit humid but better than what i left hehhe so boo sucks to you all hehehe. well must go...i gotta help cook and make sure theres enough garlic in the marinade. bye
After the ordeal at the airport, we had missed the closing time for our hostel, so we decided to head straight to Tampa, and my Dad's cousin's house. This meant spending the night at the Greyhound bus station, waiting for a 7:55 bus. This was not quite the ordeal you might imagine as we met Tom, an Indian (from India) with whom we spent the small hours chatting.
We where relived obviously relived to get to Tampa, where Micheal (our host) came to pick us up. Whilst waiting for him we chatted to the various taxi drivers around the terminal and received a list of beers to avoid.
Having arrived at Carola and Micheal's house we had a shower, allowing us to shed our somewhat smelly traveling clothes and to feel somewhat sober. We then went to Carol's granddaughter's 10th birthday party and met some of the family. A somewhat overbearing experience as we had only napped for the previous 36 hours but still good fun. And finally we got to got sleep in our beds, and slept like logs.
Dan.
Hey all my turn now dan has finally let me get on it. in regards to all your posts....I DO NOT LOOK SHIFTY!!!!! and i hope james getts stopped just as much on his way to boston. all is good here now recovered though dan is still feeling the jet lag. coupple were staying with are great and Carrol is such a good cook we have jus spent the past hr talking about food and beth's Cecileism. (spelling corrections for that would be good) hope your all ok...if anyone wants postcards or letters then tough really hehe just send me adresses by email and il try and write at least once depending on time. hope you all ok here weather is great.....30 degrees here...a bit humid but better than what i left hehhe so boo sucks to you all hehehe. well must go...i gotta help cook and make sure theres enough garlic in the marinade. bye
Sunday, 1 July 2007
USA here we come (Eventually)
Hi all.
Chris and I have started up the blog again to detail our adventures in the USA. However our plans have not quite worked as planned, and we've barely even started. it all started when we hit the traffic good strart tohe day. then chris being searched 3 times at Gatwick didnt help either. fine, didnt miss our flight... not a problm. The flight was fine, no trouble and a seismologist to chat to.
Then welcome to Dallas. We are welcomed, by a thunderstorm, not an issue we think, but remeber it for earlier. First comes immigration. I have no trouble, but they take one look at chris and haul him off for questioning. For 20 mins. At the same time I discover that because of the thunderstorm the baggage can't be unloaded and we have to wait for it to pass. That took around an hour. Then they tell us that they can't open the cargo doors due to mechanical problems. Another hour passes. Finally the baggage arrives, on the wrong conveyer belt.
Having got our luggage, guess what. Chris gets searched again! this time by customs. This only took10 mins,but by this time we had missed the flight to Miami, leaving me typing his out on ancient public comp. Hoping against hope that we might just get into Miami tonight. Ah well,this bad a start must mean the rest of the trip will go well, right?
Chris and I have started up the blog again to detail our adventures in the USA. However our plans have not quite worked as planned, and we've barely even started. it all started when we hit the traffic good strart tohe day. then chris being searched 3 times at Gatwick didnt help either. fine, didnt miss our flight... not a problm. The flight was fine, no trouble and a seismologist to chat to.
Then welcome to Dallas. We are welcomed, by a thunderstorm, not an issue we think, but remeber it for earlier. First comes immigration. I have no trouble, but they take one look at chris and haul him off for questioning. For 20 mins. At the same time I discover that because of the thunderstorm the baggage can't be unloaded and we have to wait for it to pass. That took around an hour. Then they tell us that they can't open the cargo doors due to mechanical problems. Another hour passes. Finally the baggage arrives, on the wrong conveyer belt.
Having got our luggage, guess what. Chris gets searched again! this time by customs. This only took10 mins,but by this time we had missed the flight to Miami, leaving me typing his out on ancient public comp. Hoping against hope that we might just get into Miami tonight. Ah well,this bad a start must mean the rest of the trip will go well, right?
Tuesday, 24 April 2007
Back Home
Hi, everyone.
I'm now back home after a pretty boring flight. It is slightly strange being back, and to be honest I wish I had another month in Uganda. The last weekend has been a flurry of goodbyes, and amazing generous gifts from the Hospice and the friends I made out there. I particulary look forward to showing everyone my brand new clock.
The white water rafting was one of the highlights of the trip, however we nearly didn't go at all. Having originally booked with the cheapest company available, we were informed at 6am that they had canceled the Saturday trip, and where instead going on Sunday. We then tried another company which said no problem, only to phone back half an hour later to cancel. This was at 6:30 am. We finally tried Adrift, the most professional company. They agreed to let us go with them, saying to meet them at the Sheriton at 7:30. This was at 6:45. Suffice to say we made it, and had a fantastic experience, even if my knees are still sunburnt.
I'm now back home after a pretty boring flight. It is slightly strange being back, and to be honest I wish I had another month in Uganda. The last weekend has been a flurry of goodbyes, and amazing generous gifts from the Hospice and the friends I made out there. I particulary look forward to showing everyone my brand new clock.
The white water rafting was one of the highlights of the trip, however we nearly didn't go at all. Having originally booked with the cheapest company available, we were informed at 6am that they had canceled the Saturday trip, and where instead going on Sunday. We then tried another company which said no problem, only to phone back half an hour later to cancel. This was at 6:30 am. We finally tried Adrift, the most professional company. They agreed to let us go with them, saying to meet them at the Sheriton at 7:30. This was at 6:45. Suffice to say we made it, and had a fantastic experience, even if my knees are still sunburnt.
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