Hi, sounds like you had a fab time in the USA and I'm glad you both enjoyed the highlights of Vegas and the Green Tortoise Hostel. I would also recommend the Green Tortoise Bus to anyone else thinking of crossing the States, those that aren't brave enough to drive themselves anyway.

Lorna, sounds like you haven't been on the road long enough if alcohol is still affecting you, just wait til your 6th month, nothing will stop you and you'll be drinking Thai cocktails by the bucket full!!

Keep the news and photos coming, Love Jess, Sophia and Adonis. xxx

P.S. Glad Paddington is ok and look forward to seeing him sunbathing under a palm tree in Fiji!

I recognise some of the viewpoints at the Grand Canyon!! For the record the Simpsons ride at Universal is completely tame - poor form Alex! hehe.. hope you guys have a great time in Fiji! xx

Hi Alex,

Thought you might like to know that Harry Redknapp was appointed spurs manager this morning

Hi Guys - just been reading what you've been up to!!! It sounds like ur having an absolutely amazing time. The photos are wicked too!!!! This is such a good website - its great to keep up to date with your travels. Looking forward to your next entry. Take Care love Nic and Greg xxx

Hi guys. It's good to see a few more pics finding their way in the website, though I'm a little concerned for Paddington Bear as he doesn't appear in any new ones!! I know he has a gambling habit so I assume we will see him at the roulette table winning his millions.

I hope you didn't ask for H2O when you went in Coyote ugly, otherwise you would have got wet!! My brother was out in Vegas a week before you , he got a bit carried away and gambled away half his house…… I trust you two have not done the same!!!

Speaking of gambling, I thought it would be best to inform you (Lorna) of Alex's previous history when it comes to this topic. Many years ago when he was a mere teenager, he use to spend all his pocket money at the Folkestone Rotunda Arcades almost on a weekly basis. I couldn't even begin to count the time and money he lost there!! I can only imagine his eyes when the lights of Las Vegas were calling him in!!! All I can say is it's a good job Lorna is sensible with money!!

Take care and we look forward to the next episode.

Bec & Si

Hellooo...just been catching up on what you are up to. Looks fantastic. Love the idea of the sand storms and electric storms!! Bit of drama!!! Looks like you are having a great time.

Have a fantastic time in Califormia. We loved San Fran and LA and the Route 1 drive. You will love it. Do the Duck Tour in San Fran which is a bus and boat tour around the town and bay.

Speak soon. All the best. Phil & Julian xx

You guys are having a great time, I'm sitting here in blighty getting very jealous! Oh and it's Monday tomorrow back to work! The blogs are great and I look forward to hearing the next part of ur adventure. x

Damn you guys managed to fit a lot into a couple of days!

So you managed to show up the New Yorkers with some fast & furious driving in your Yaris hey Al, sure it wasn't too much car for ya??

Take it easy and look forward to the next update

Hi Lorna & Alex looks like your having a fab time loved the fotos weather looks good too its very cold and raining loads here! take care and look after paddington bear hope you remembered to pack the marmite ha ha luv Joyce & Andy xxxxx

Have fun getting out of NYC Al!

Looking forward to the next update.

Hello globe trotters

Just got round to reading this. Sounds great and thanks for phoning. I wanted to do a message from Rio but he is too tired after a long chase round the house after Elsa. He's fine anyway and settling in. He has been over the road once or twice to visit the buffalos but came back all fluffed up, so assume he had a close encounter ofa hairy kind!!

Look forward to the next instalment. All our love

mum and dad

Hello you two!! how to make us all jealous or what?!! Looks like your trip has got off to a great start...i loved washington, and you're right about the memorials, v moving. ever seen Kindergarten cop 'our four fathers' he he he ! please keep the blogs and pics coming so we can follow you both and paddington around the globe! its making me wana go jet setting again!

take care! Lau xxxxxx