San Fran - hugely anticpiated hugely disappointing...what can I say it wasn't what I had imagined. nowhere near as good or vibrant as Chicago. Shopping was ace but not much else to do. Went to Pier 39 for a sunset cruise - spend $40 each - but no sunset and only a few nibbles...all in all a waste of money. Don't bother. Also ended up at a restaurant that we both hate for its reflection of the lowest common denominator - The Hard Rock Cafe - god awful place. Pier ...

Arrived in Melbourne yesterday and really like it. Got the feeling of a city but the small village vibe aswell...went to Victoria Arts Centre and had a cool Bollywood Dreams exhibition with heaps of cool photo, films, soundstracks and interviews from this fantastic industry. Best bit of the day though was getting stuck in the hosetl lift and no-one noticing. Thankfully the emergency phone was working!This place has great architecture and some great shops...but re...

So the wedding is over and I'm feeling depressed...okay can't feel sorry for too long as we've embarked on this fantastic journey. So New York's the first stop...its bloody expensive...good job we have the wedding money but that's not going to last very long here. New York takes a bit of getting used to. Nathan fell in love with it at first sight but I've taken a few days to get to like it. It's totally true what they say...after a few days here wandering arou...

Venue - Beach Garden Resort, Langkawi. Location - right on the beach - sipping cocktails wih the sand in my feet and eyes on the glistening clear blue ocean in front of me!The Ocean by the way (Andaman Ocean) is like a warm bath in fact its the warmest and calmest water I've ever been in. Food is delicious and dirt cheap. Went island hopping some were relatively busy but still beautiful and for a 4 hour trip not to be snubbed at when it cost 3 pound!Some poor...

So we've got the car...first stop Raglan - sufers haven...fantastic little (and I mean little) place. Stayed at Raglan Backpackers which is just off the high street. Ace hostel , small beach house place with real friendly staff and clean rooms and showers. Now at Waitomo home of the glowworm caves...went to the museum which is worth checking out...stopped en route at this wool shop where they shear angora rabbit. This place is hilarious - one of the funnies...