Arrived in San Fransisco
Trip Start
Feb 13, 2008
1
5
32
Trip End
May 12, 2008
San Francisco,
California,
United States
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
When I arrived at the Grehound station in downtown vegas I did start to wonder what the hell I was doing, as it looked like half the cast of "Shameless" were asleep in the waiting room. However once I boarded the coach, it was not too bad as most of the people just stayed in the waiting room and slept !!!
The journey was fairly uneventful, the coach went via L.A, and I had to change there, hence why it took so long. I swear Ali G was sat behind me on the final leg of the journey, looked like him, and talked like him anyway. Also stopped on the way at Barstow, Clairmont, Coalinga Junction ( Where the hell is that ?? ) and Oakland ( all California ) they all had 'very interesting' Motorway type services ( mind you cheaper than ours ! )
I am still near the Bus terminal, and am now trying to work out out to get to Fisherman's wharf which is the area where my Hotel is ( San Remo Hotel ) have only booked for one night in case I get there and it is a hovel !!!
Want to get my trip to Alcatraz booked today if possible as apparently it gets booked up very quickly ( thanks for that Paula ! )
Anyway I need to sign off now. Internet Charges update - This place is dearer than Vegas!!! $ 15 dollars an hour, what a joke. At this rate it would be cheaper to buy a laptop PC !!!!!
Comments
Internet Charges
Internet charges are much cheaper in Oz, you'll be pleased to know - just a few dollars for 20 mins or so! Sydney might be more expensive though! Also when you get to cousin Pat's you can use hers for free (don't tell her I said that - oops she's probably reading this - Hi Pat)!!!!
Glad you survived the bus journey. Enjoy California and all the beautiful people! When you get to Oz if internet charges are less, would love to see some photos.
Also, love reading all the comments - they're very interesting and your friends are SO nice to you!!
Jules (big sis)
shameless
Glad there were no queens on your copter flight--- that was us!!!!!
Should have felt right at home with cast of shameless, just like customers at tesco caister!
Sounds like your having a ball need to win some more money so you don't have to slum itxx
luv chris trishxx
Coach Journey
Shameless?? Did you see Leah's mum in the waiting room??
15 hours on a coach...Ah well, I know you are used to sitting down for long periods at a time with a bottle in your hand..
Glad Vegas lived up to your expectations..Hope the rest of the trip does too..
Karen says not to cut any corners on your trip & go for it!!(Glad she is so cautious!!)
Have a good time mate..
Rob & Karen
Moving on.com
Hi Dom, Glad you are enjoying yourself, we are enjoying this travel blog lark. How many burgers have you had and have you had any waffles and syrup for breakfast yet? LOL
Did you see Elvis in Las Vegus?
What are the folks like in California? all lovely, lovely people !!
Hey I want to say it too 'Have A Nice Day Now'
Be Good or be carfull
Luv Norm & Chrissie
Re: Internet Charges
Hi Jules,
Yes will try and sort some photos out on here by the time I get to Oz !! At times like this I miss my PC savvy friends Andy & Bev !!!
The people here are Oh so friendly, verging on OTT to be honest . Certainly couldnt live here, and sooo opposite from my friends !!!!
Re: Moving on.com
Hi
As I said in the email to you norm, only a couple of the first, and none of the second !!!!
Re: Elvis - Not seen him, but some others that look like they have been dug up after 30 years !!!!!
Re: Lovely people - See my comment to my sis !!!
Have a nice Day !!!!!!!!!!!
Re: shameless
You could be right about the money !!!!
By the way MESSAGE FOR EVERYONE _ DID YOU KNOW I HAVE A LOVELY VILLA IN CYPRUS THAT I RENT !!!!!
WILL PAY COMMISSION TO ANYONE WHO GETS ME BOOKINGS !!!
IF NOT IT COULD BE A LONG TOUGH YEAR !!!
END OF COMMERCIAL ANNOUNCEMENT !!!!