Dear all, I am positively knackered. My dear hostess with the mostest has given me a whirlwind tour of the city. If you do a Google Earth search of Madison, WI you will see that I am sandwiched between two lakes: Mendota and Monota. It is positively beautiful here, but a weather system that has seen a humid day and a temperature drop of about 15 degrees. I wanted to go into town this evening, but alas too tired, so pizza and a night in seems like a plan. i have ...

Dear all, after a long journey cross country I am now in Madison, Wisconsin. For those of you who know him I am with my friend Terry. It is late and my host is being the perfect gent and cooking chicken. Pictures to follow people. At first glance Madison appears to be the perfect place to mooch and explore. I am sure Uncle Terry will guide me accordingly. the weather here is hot, which I am informed is out of character for this time of year. i am not complaining,...

hey guys......more photos added....have good weekend!! Off to party

Alas, I am unable to leave Boulder just yet....apparently some Ancient Indian once said that those who come to Boulder, Colorado and visit are doomed to return forever in the future. My first impression went from one of thinking that this town was snooty and stuck up. I have since changed this opinion and realise that this town, even though it has money is in fact one of them ost libreal, open thinking towns I have visited yet. I hiked a 6 mile trail yesterday wi...

Short one today, I am in awe. Drove over to Estes Park, Colorado, about 45 miles from Boulder. I am now at the base of the base of the Rocky Mountains. I am staying in a log hotel and earlier a whole herd of Elk stopped traffic and slowly moved across the hotel parking lot. It was breathtaking, and they then proceeded to invade the golf course next door and would not be moved. They make some mad sound and I was able to get real close and get some great pics. I al...