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| megmet PRO Sun 25th May 2008 23:16
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Originally posted by Midworlder:
I'm actually going to do a 40 minute helicoptor ride
I am very jealous, I always wanted to do that, though the Grand Canyon would be my choise for the trip. Like you Roger I'm more country than big town !
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| superJoan Tue 27th May 2008 09:41
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We thought the same Roger. But it is an intriguing place. Wonderful themes and lots to see.
Don't think that the helicopter goes down into the canyon now, just along the rim. But superb views non the less. ENJOY and report......
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| jomoud PRO Wed 28th May 2008 18:23
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Roger,
are you gonna visit the Grand Canyon????
if so and you are there for more than a day, a trip down the Bright Angel trail to Indian Gradens and the river is a MUST.
It will take you about 4 hours to go down, and 8 to come back up, but what a trip!!!!!!
also:
In Holland some hotels charge for wireless internet in the room.
Last month I paid 5 euro an hour/ or Euro 9.95 for 24 hours in a number of hotels
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| Midworlder PRO Sat 31st May 2008 01:48
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Originally posted by jomoud:
re you gonna visit the Grand Canyon????
if so and you are there for more than a day, a trip down the Bright Angel trail to Indian Gradens and the river is a MUST.
It will take you about 4 hours to go down, and 8 to come back up, but what a trip!!!!!!
also:
In Holland some hotels charge for wireless internet in the room.
Last month I paid 5 euro an hour/ or Euro 9.95 for 24 hours in a number of hotels
Thanks John ... didn't have the time for that unfortunately .... quite please with the sunrise and sunset photos though ... unfortunately wasn't directly at window for helicopter ride ... photos still ok .. but really it was more about the experience .. impressive ...
Yes, expecting to pay for internet here and there ... most places have been free so far though.
In Zion National Park tonight ... big look see tomorrow
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| LisaSam67 PRO Sun 1st Jun 2008 21:27
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Zion is beautiful! Have a grand time :-)
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| DragonSpeed PRO Sun 1st Jun 2008 21:35
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Originally posted by jomoud:
In Holland some hotels charge for wireless internet in the room.
Last month I paid 5 euro an hour/ or Euro 9.95 for 24 hours in a number of hotels
At least you FOUND Internet :) Britain has been more "miss" than "hit"
10 pounds for 24 hours tonight. I was so desperate, I HAD to pay :)
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| lizzieb PRO Sun 1st Jun 2008 23:15
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Midworlder - When are you going to be in South Africa? I hope you will be going on Safari. I have been to Namibia and it is a stunning country. Enjoy the rest of your trip!!!! And DragonSpeed you were lucky to pay £10 for 24 hours, most internet cafes are £1-£2 an hour, probably dearer in london. But we can use if for free in our libraries!!!!!!!!
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| Midworlder PRO Mon 2nd Jun 2008 02:51
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Thanks all ...
Lisa -All the "Trailblazer" tour was great .. photos are a few days off yet though
Brian - just about spent 8 hrs in Vegas airport, free internet and a power plug !! and I found this vacant area apart from a chair so have been catching up with the world.
Lizzie - yes ... at least in theory 6 days in a game park .. a wee mix up about not getting a yellow fever shot before Brazil (travel agents bad advice) could keep me out of SA though ... but I should be able to pick one up before November
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| LisaSam67 PRO Mon 2nd Jun 2008 03:21
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Originally posted by Midworlder:
8 hrs in Vegas airport
omg i've been in that airport!
can't imagine 8 whole hours there
but then time flies when you are on FT
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| Midworlder PRO Mon 2nd Jun 2008 10:59
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Originally posted by LisaSam67:
omg i've been in that airport!
can't imagine 8 whole hours there
Ended up being 10.5 hrs by the time I flew ... but I couldn't believe I found this peaceful empty area .. no one came anywhere near me for at least 6 hrs
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| LisaSam67 PRO Mon 2nd Jun 2008 12:59
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that's incredible Roger
oh and I see from the thumb that you have a very interesting pic of one of our girls up right now!
outta here to go see
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| lizzieb PRO Mon 2nd Jun 2008 21:16
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Glad you are going on Safari Roger - I hope you get hooked!!!! My sis goes at least once a year and sent her son and his new wife to SA on honeymoon. You will have a brill time I am sure and I am so eager to see the photos when you post some. But I guess I will have to wait. I cant tell you how jealous I am of you going there lol. Because I have been unable to go to SA with my sis, due to health probs, I am an avid watcher of Africam. It is not the same I know but I have seen the big 5 on there +. It is amazing to watch and it is live. Enjoy the rest of your trip!!!
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| Midworlder PRO Tue 10th Jun 2008 23:37
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Dying to show you all Grand Canyon at sunset but wireless at Williamsburg has crapped out and I have limited internet access ... so catch up with friends photos in a few days ..
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| DragonSpeed PRO Thu 12th Jun 2008 17:25
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LOL. Nothing like the vagueries of connecting while travelling :) I had that problem in Paris.
Glad it's still a great adventure!
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| superJoan Sat 14th Jun 2008 10:27
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Roger..I am ashamed that you have to pay so much here in England.....Wonder if you would be allowed to go in our libraries....guess not as I think you have to be a member........I am sure if you came come up with some sob story that you have a lot of people awaiting your next pictures.....Worth a try.....keep up the good work....
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| Midworlder PRO Sat 14th Jun 2008 16:49
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I'll see what happens ... not having the internet for long periods of time will give me more time to find out more about England of course :-)) But I will get even further behind with photos !
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| Jagged PRO Mon 16th Jun 2008 20:36
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We have free wi-fi in Starbucks and Wetherspoons pubs. The landscape is liberally dotted with them so you should have no problem for the price of a coffee.
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| Midworlder PRO Wed 18th Jun 2008 02:45
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Originally posted by Jagged:
We have free wi-fi in Starbucks and Wetherspoons pubs.
A pub with Wi-fi ... now we are talking !!!! Thanks !!!
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| Midworlder PRO Sun 6th Jul 2008 17:42
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Sitting in JFK @ NYC ... next stop England :-)
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| stuboy PRO Sun 6th Jul 2008 18:26
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Originally posted by Midworlder:
next stop England
Keep me informed about when you get to Manchester.
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