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A good traveller has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving. Lao-Tzu

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Saturday, November 25, 2006

In the middle of the Pacific Ocean or thereabouts



Honolulu, O'ahu, Hawaii

My time on O'ahu has been well spent on hot sun and beaches. Waikiki beach was a bit of a shock becuase of its mass tourism but is still a great place to learn to surf. After two hours trying to surf it began to dawn on me that the fantasy of surf cool takes more hard work.

The scenery is lush green mountains (Lost was filmed in parts of the island), urban sprawl in the city and deserted beaches as soon as you get out of town. Stayed in a really peaceful hostel and found it easy to meet people there. Watched surfing competitions from an amazing beach front perspective.

My last day was spent not seeing the memorial at Pearl Harbour and body boarding on the beach. I made friends on a hike which led to friends of friends. I have found people to be really helpful and kind. Giving me lifts to the airport, sharing their homes with me.

So now I just arrived in Fiji, Nadi to be exact which is on the bigger island. I'm only staying here one night to get orientated before escaping to an Island revelling in Fiji time. It may be a little while before I'm able to write again so just a warning. I am catching a yellow boat to the Yasawa island still toying with the idea of camping, only safely I hasten to add. So bye for now. I am currently trying to put pictures on the blog, however the computer is also operating on Fiji time x x x

Monday, November 13, 2006

Unfresh In LA

Ay up.

Now I write this in the full knowlege that there are no visuals. Sorry.

I have just arrived in LA, on my way to hostel. I have seen the Hollywood sign so far.
Between Flagstaff and here went to San Fransisco, Yosemite National Park and San Diego. I don't mean to lump them all together. I am meeting some great people and seeing some wonderous landscapes and animals (San Diego Zoo). My hair is changing colour, I like California. Can't believe I go to Honolulu on Thursday.

Looking forward to beach life and sunset strip

Friday, November 03, 2006

Arizonian landscapes

Hey y'all

Here I am in sunny Flagstaff. The weather is good, except in the evening when the frost arrives. I am exploring the landscapes hence the title. It is incredible, very peaceful. Off to the Grand Canyon today, as you do. Will try and post some photos when I can. Keep it real, as always x