Hi guys, Thought I'd do one last update as am off to the cook islands tomo where I have just been informed, not only do they not have a mobile phone network (no biggie really) but they also turn the electricity out on the island at 8pm, crazy!! On the plus I have been told that its immensely safe because even if someone kidnaps you, they can only drive you up the one road and back again, anywhoo.... Spent yesterday in LA alone. We're staying in Santa Monica whi...

Hello all, Just to update you on my travels. In our last night of San Fransisco we met a very nice Irish girl who we had a few beverages with, whilst she regailed us with stories of woe as her travelling partner dropped out two days before departure date and managed to cancel both tickets in the process, not cool. We came to leave SF on a "shuttle" or 9 seater minibus as it is known back home and disaster struck. The man driving said that we were mean...

Today me and Al took a wander through the town. We managed to find a bar that was open and foolishly asked for a cocktail containing vodka. I'm not sure it counts as a cocktail when it contains 90% vodka, but still, we politely drank whilst playing pool, where Al whipped me 2-1. We then came back to the hostel as our feet were hurting and are planning a night at the cinema, rock and roll!!! Ps: Feel free to add messages on the message board, but be aware that I...

Well this is the morning of the last full day in San Francisco: So far, we've ridden the tram, visited Alcatraz and generally walked round looking very much like tourists! Alcatraz was a little disappointing as it bucketed it down all day and we were freezing cold! It seems that the temp of the city is very much dependent on the hour as it changes quite frequently. My impression of SF in general would be quite negative. The city can go from gorgeous to slums in...