Eventually I discover why Houston is so busy!  It’s not an Astronauts Convention after all!  It’s the Super Bowl and the hype is on! No wonder Baloo was so grumpy, having to work the Super Bowl! Kick off is at 5.30pm and Lady Gaga is singing at half time! I’ve got to find me a … Read More

Last time I backpacked and stayed in Hostels I was “doing Europe” with Husband The Second using a Eurail Pass. However, as we were over twenty five we could only buy a First Class Pass and what with our new designer backpacks, it didn’t seem quite the real thing, especially as we would stay in … Read More

I’ve arrived in America and from the minute I queue with the six million other people snaking our way to the Immigration Counter I am mesmerised! It really is like in the movies, the sitcoms and the reality shows! There in the queue in front of me is the Texan with his big hat and … Read More

I’m on my way to Belize.  First stop Houston! You can get internet on the plane now!  So I’m writing this as we fly over a very snow clad wilderness which according to the inflight information is Goose Bay Newfoundland!! I hope the pilot doesn’t decide to emergency land here!  My only bit of warm … Read More