East Coast Adventure

Manchester, United Kingdom @ Manchester, United Kingdom

2008-09-02T08:36:48.000Z

Set off on Holiday from Manchester Airport, catch connecting flight in Amsterdam (hopefully).

Note to self, sort out lift to airport or at least check out train times.
Scored a lift off the dad, so will be getting to the airport at about 7:30

Well I made it to the airport in plenty of time thanks to the dad, there were more security checks than there was back in April when I went to Hamburg. I managed to make it through without having to remove boots and belt, which then usually means flashing my arse as I put boots back on. This time I was lucky!

No delays at all waiting for Amsterdam flight, just took an age for them to announce what gate to go to. I bought some felt tips and colouring pencils to amuse myself, but ended up pacing about instead. You will be happy to know that I only squirted myself with one perfume sample instead of the usual twenty plus. I didn't want anyone having a allergy fit while sat next to me on the plane.

On the plane I scored a window seat and the KLM staff were probably the friendliest aircrew I have ever seen.

Amsterdam Airport @ Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Netherlands

2008-09-02T12:38:11.000Z

Arrived in Amsterdamin good time, but there was still a rush to get to the gate for Boston flight. Also would there be a enough time for my bag to get unloaded from Amsterdam plane and onto Boston plane?

Asked loads of security questions at this airport, more than at Manchester. It sets me into panic mode, even though I have nothing to panic about (well expect for that donkey stuffed with...... just joking!)

As soon as questions were asked it was time to board flight for Boston. I thought I was going to be lucky and have no one sat next to me, but as it was the girl didn't speak the whole flight.

Onto Boston! America here I come.

Arriving in Boston @ Boston, United States, Massachusetts

2008-09-02T17:48:50.000Z

Touchdown in Boston, MA.

Flight was okay, no problems at all, apart from taking hours! The food was nice, we had loads of snacks and drinks, movies. I should of forced myself to go to sleep but was too excited. Not long before it was time for arrival we had to fill in visa and customs forms, which was a pain in the arse but has to be done.

On arrival you have to go through the added security stuff which frightened me a wee bit, but the bloke was nice (fit lol) and it was just a few simple questions and fingers scanned, photo taken via a webcam like camera. I also got my passport stamped for the first time woot! I got a little but excited over that. The customs bloke gave me the nod and let me go on my way.

As soon as I got the luggage carousel my bag appeared woot! how lucky was that.

Mags was there waiting for me, with a bloody camera! but it was lovely getting met at the airport, especially after such a long flight.

Then we headed to Mags apartment, I was excited to be in America and taking in all the sights through the window.

The part of Boston that mags lives in is lovely, definitely has a university vibe, so we just dumped my bags in the apartment and went to grab a pizza and a beer. Pizza was yum and so has beer!

Then after a wander around the neighborhood we went back to the apartment and chatted till it was sleepy time!

I lasted till 11:30 pm Boston time which was 4:30 am Claire time, so after being awake for nearly 24 hours I think I did bloody well.

Other notes: Temoerature, hot and humid! thank god I am going clothers shopping.

Day 2 in Boston @ South Boston, United States, Massachusetts

2008-09-03T12:16:45.000Z

Today I am just mooching about while mags is in work, then we are going out for food and rdrinks when she gets back.

Sunny Philadelphia @ Philadelphia, United States, Pennsylvania

2008-09-05T00:50:25.000Z

Setting off to see Jenn, JD and hopefully a few others.

Arrived in Philadelphia on the early early early bus, well not actually Philadelphia, Mount Laurel, New Jersey in fact ,as that was the best place for JD to pick me up.
I had bollocks up slightly on communication and wasn't sure if he was actually going to be there as my stupid phone can't receive text messages. So I was more than a little relieved to see JD and Brien waiting for me. Straight from the bus we went for a excellent breakfast at the Cracker Barrel, which had the nicest waitress ever called Ginger.

At JD's now planning what to do with the weekend, philadelphia fringe festival is looking good.

Raining in Philly @ Philadelphia, United States, Pennsylvania

2008-09-06T22:27:20.000Z

Today it has been pissing down in Philadelphia because a Hurricane is working its way up the coast.
Had some excellent dim sums for brunch at place called Ocean Harbour, but chickened out of eating the chicken feet.
Went to see a great show too called Jesus Rants http://www.overcoattheater.com/index.html which was part of the Philly fringe festival.

Then for dinner had a pulled pork sandwich at Sweet Lucy 's Smokehouse and got to try some cornbread which was yum.

My hair is not loving this weather and I don't foresee it being straight for a long while yet.

Off for historical sight seeing tomo

Border hopping @ New Hope, United States, Pennsylvania

2008-09-07T00:48:36.000Z

Just adding this to remind myself to write more later about New Hope, I have lots of pictures from here.

While I am still being lazy read Jenns account of my trip to Philadelphia http://cabbages-n-kings.blogspot.com/2008/09/cabbagey-roadtrip-revelations.html

Jenn is a fellow blogger that I met up with for this weekend.
She also wrote this post
http://thriftshopromantic.blogspot.com/2008/09/flea-ing-lambertville-and-exploring-new.html

Norwich, Connecticut @ Norwich, United States, Connecticut

2008-09-08T00:51:23.000Z

Arrived in New London CT via Amtrak from Trenton New Jersey. Amtrak was much nicer than the peter pan bus by a mile! Its more expensive but was worth it.

Got to see some very pretty scenery along the way and more of the New York skyline.

Linda and her daughter were waiting for me at the station, so bags were dumped into boot and we whizzed off to chillis for something to eat.

Linda's Birthday @ Norwich, United States, Connecticut

2008-09-09T07:38:16.000Z

Today was my lovely hosts birthday, so we went to Ruby Tuesday for lunch with a old friend of hers.

Then in the evening we went to an 'Irish' pub called the Harp and Dragon, so a few Guinness's were consumed.

Ninja time @ Mystic, United States, Connecticut

2008-09-10T07:42:57.000Z

Off out with my ninja friend today, I think we are going to the aquarium in Mystic but will update later on.

Matunuck, Rhode Island @ Matunuck, United States, Rhode Island

2008-09-13T00:53:26.000Z

Staying in a beach house with some of my favourite people.

Here for a week, with various trips planned, including Cape Cod and Block Island.

Boston, United States, Massachusetts @ Boston, United States, Massachusetts

2008-09-20T00:56:51.000Z

Just back for the night before Albany tomo

Albany, United States, New York @ Albany, United States, New York

2008-09-21T00:57:22.000Z

Staying with Kelly aka Aerten for swear/cuss word exchange and beer.

Boston, United States, Massachusetts @ Boston, United States, Massachusetts

2008-09-23T00:58:54.000Z

Back to Boston for a few days with Mags.
Booked tickets to see the Red Sox play on the 24th, then its home the next day, booooooooooooooooooo.

Boston Airport @ Boston, United States, Massachusetts

2008-09-25T14:00:08.000Z

Its time to head home.

Amsterdam Airport @ Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Netherlands

2008-09-26T10:04:22.000Z

Catching connector back to Manchester

Back Home @ Manchester, United Kingdom

2008-09-26T11:05:26.000Z

Home and I suspect I will be in a coma.

A coma wasn't far off the truth!
Its never fun travelling that far and then having to hop on the train to home. Strangely enough it wasn't raining and it was actually nice to be home.

I will be regularly updating my blog and adding more stuff here over the next few weeks.

http://crpitt.blogspot.com/