Monthly Archives: June 2011

Save a horse, ride a cowboy!

After a little while waiting it was time to board the Greyhound. If I’d been going back to New York, I’d have had free WIFI, more room for my legs, and power supplies. As it was, I had an acceptable … Continue reading

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Hey mama rock me.

So you thought I wouldn’t have anything to write about seeing as I’d just been sat inside all day, huh? More fool you! Prepare to be subjected to the ramblings of my brain after it’s been under-stimulated for the better … Continue reading

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I am a visitor here: I am not permanent.

The next day it was time to sample the wonderful museums D.C. has to offer. I started with the National Archives as I was early enough to avoid any real queue. It turns out most of the hold-up is airport … Continue reading

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The glow from that fire can truly light the world.

News flash: Kieran and Matty made it to New Zealand after spending a night in the LA Hilton and a day on Venice Beach. It’s alright for some, while the rest of us are stuck here at work all day … Continue reading

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O! say does that star-spangled banner yet wave o’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

I boarded the bus to Baltimore not really knowing what to expect. It turns out that (at least some) American buses are seriously comfortable and spacious. Leg room for days. I sat down, relaxed, and was about to put in … Continue reading

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The City That Never Sleeps

The hostel I stayed in for that night scored more points by providing a free breakfast which was more than enough to feed five thousand. Take that, Jesus. There was box after box of cereal, gallons of milk, loaves of … Continue reading

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Strawberry Fields Forever

After the excitement of the day before, not to mention the gig, I spent a lot of the early part of Sunday taking a very relaxing stroll in central park. The weather was better than the day before but there … Continue reading

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My family’s in Cornwall, I’m in New York?

It’s the morning of my second full day in America and I’m pretty exhausted. But in a good way. The flight was fairly uneventful. I never thought I’d get bored watching films, but I managed it. I chose The Mechanic, … Continue reading

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That awkward moment when you walk through security at an airport

I’m currently sat in the departures lounge at Heathrow Terminal 3. It’ll be a couple of hours until I know which gate I need to be at so I’m taking the opportunity to do some more blog and getting tempted … Continue reading

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Come friendly bombs and fall on Slough…

At the time of writing I’m lying on the bed* in my rather Spartan Travelodge room after a long but enjoyable day. As well as writing this blog entry (which most likely won’t be uploaded until I’m in New York … Continue reading

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