hey guys,

As you've probably noticed internet access hasn't exactly been easy to get a hold off since we left Philadelphia. Everywhere is wi-fi which means internet cafes aren't all that widespread because everyone has a bloody laptop!

We've had a pretty eventful couple of weeks, we've been scammed out of $1200 then got it all back (don't ask), people have missed flights, had accommodation fall through, been to a College football game, driven from Boston to Penn State University and had somebig nights out. Some of the highlights would include the comedy show in Times Square, the Penn State University football game today, the few days in Cape Cod and anywhere we didn't have to sleep on the floor!!!

Accommodation has definitely been the biggest hassle and leaving things to the last minute, which often happens with big groups, only makes things harder. New York has especially been crazy with availability practically non-existent and prices not exactly backpacker friendly. The driving has been ok, not too many scary incidences you'll be pleased to hear, and hopefully that'll continue.

Anyway Jo and I are back to New York tomorrow on the bus while the boys are off to Boston area. On the 3rd i meet up with the boys again and we head off to Toronto to switch our visas then onto Illinois and Indiana...more college to visit. I'll try and update mor frequently but public libraries aren't exactly ideal for the net. Most of them are limited to 20-40mins and slow as anything!!! Trace bring a laptop for me!!!!! catchya guys soon!

-mike