Ramada Inn University Hotel Fresno

Nach der hitzigen und kargen Wuestenlandschaft des Death Valley sind wir heute zurueck ins Baumland des Sequoia National Parks...Hallo Baumbart?!<br><br>Im Giant Forest gibt es unzaehlige Riesenbaeume, die wirklich jedes Auto winzig erscheinen lassen. Hier steht auch der groesste Baum der Welt (General Sherman :-)). Er ist zwar nicht der hoechste und auch nicht der breiteste, aber sein Gesamtstammvolumen (1500 m3) ist unuebertroffen. <br>

... we were being over cautious but we had to get out of that place, the guy could have been a total psyco for all we knew. I think we stick out like sore thumbs at times, and when we walk into a bar you can really sense heads turn in our direction. I guess as a foreigner you can become quite vulnerable if you aren't careful. <br><br>Anyway, yesterday at the beach was a wicked change, and the weather is so much cooler, and there is this ...

... hatten vielleicht mit 100.000 gerechnet :-).<br><br>Das Motel 6 hier ist echt toll - ein richtiges Bett und ein eigenes Bad und WC. Wir sind im siebten Himmel. Diese Nacht wird sicher erholsamer als die letzten drei im Zelt :-) Und zum Glück klimatisiert. Wir hatten heute 43°C und zwar draussen - nicht im Auto nach studenlangem Parken in der Sonne, das ist echt unmenschlich!!!<br><br>Jetzt ist aber Einkaufen angesagt! Wir haben uns das nächste ...

... to pass the time and we arrived at Yosemitie only to be disapointed that the main road into the valley was closed due to fires. We did however travel a different route which lead us up the mountains to see some amazing rock features and lakes.<br><br>Headed back out of the park and towards San Jose another 180 miles, with the radio bursting with soft rock we knew we were road ...

... in mass in the world. <br><br>We left at 4pm and made our way to Vegas! The driving through Bakesfield we saw lots of orchards for miles and miles !!!!!! I know we've mentioned before but the Americans produce an unbelievable amount of food. We then drove through the Mojave Desert past thousands of wind turbines arriving in Vegas at Mid-night!!.

... und so....TUSSI!! Es gibt auch noch andere Libraries in Fresno, also quer durch die Stadt geradelt und dann konnte ich noch den Text zu den Fotos schreiben bis diese zumachte. So laeuft das halt manchmal, so wegen hier kommt der Text ;-). Muss aber sagen, ich finde die Dinger jeweils ohne grosse Probleme, auch wenn ich keine Karte hab von der Stadt, ruehrt wahrscheinlich daher dass ich sowas frueher hauptberuflich ...

... number of miles driven in two days from Alice Springs to Adelaide<br><br> 3 - number of couchsurfers I stayed with overnight<br><br> 7.5 - number of books read on the trip. I never seem to be able to finish a trip and a book at the same time. <br><br> 3 - number of times I watched the movie The Bourne Ultimatum - once voluntarily on a plane, twice involuntarily - in a hostel and on a bus<br><br> 3 - number of countries visited on this trip that ...

... w**e made of metal. I noticed a slight rivalry form as the both of us slowed more and more as we approached the doors, hoping the oth** would sacrifice themselves and push the knobs. It's surprising how long you're willing to stand in a lift not going anywh**e just to avoid being the one to get shocked. We only stayed in Circus Circus for two nights and moved to a Travelodge furth** down the strip on Thursday when the rates for the weekend went from $45 to $115 ov**night and ...

... we had found the Magpie Coffeehouse. It was located just south of the corner or Main and Market(on Market). The food that was being offered hit the spot perfectly. We both had cups of hot chocolate, which washed down a couple of freshly baked cinnamon rolls. It was exactly what we were looking for. I have to give a big recommendation for the Magpie Coffeehouse. The coffeehouse is open from 6:30 a.m &#8211; 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m. &#8211 ...

... be the best time to take an East Coast trip. It wasn't the fear of something happening on the flight that made us hesitant to go (although the events of September 11th did nothing for my fear of flying). Instead, we were concerned that we&#8217;d be stuck on the East Coast, much as other folks were just after September 11th. I remembered being in England during Princess Diana&#8217;s funeral and stressing about how I was going to make it back to the States. I didn&#8217;t want ...