Hi travellers,
Hope your drive is going well. We’re really pumped about NO.
Lynne
and I decided that, since you’re providing airport taxi service, you
deserve the master bedroom. Go ahead and check in and make yourselves
comfortable.
We’ll see you at the airport.
Gumbo jumbalaya okra zaideco Stelllaaaaa......Peter
Hi Snow-Covered Naramatians!
Sorry that I have not been in touch sooner. Life on the road is very, very busy! We is mightily 'honoured and indeed 'umbled, Sir, that you should allow yer chauffeur and 'is good wife to occupy the Master Bedroom. Please do not tell Lord Grantham, Sir. Please Sir!
Fondestos to you, Jugos Dom Pefdro and Lurking Lynne from Pecos Patrizzio and His Trusty Side-Kick, Coraleeta of the shiny, ever-so-sharp, Western spur-heeled, rattlesnake cowgirl boots! Git along little dogie! Git!
Great travel article
Katy Trail/Northern Hills & Town of Highland Park
Snapshot of the item below:
Check in instructions for 1332 Magazine St. NOLA 70130
Thank you for choosing our townhouse for your New Orleans stay. We have a self check in procedure. Check IN time
is anytime after 3pm and check OUT time is anytime before 10am. There
is a coded lock box to the right of the black front door at 1332
Magazine Street. The code is XXXXX. One key is for the front door and
the other is for your unit which is up the stairs
and immediately to the right. Please hang on to the keys as the front
door locks automatically behind you. The wireless network is
"XXXXmagazine" and the password is "magazineXXXX". Please call us if
you need any assistance checking in, we live right around
the corner. Upon check out, please return the keys to the
lock box. We sincerely hope you enjoy your stay in our city. About the Neighborhood:
The
Lower Garden District is made up of residences and small commercial
businesses. Magazine Street runs parallel
with the Mississippi River. If you take Magazine St. toward downtown
(take a right when leaving the house) you will pass The National World
War II Museum, Contemporary Arts Center, the Warehouse District, and
eventually will end up in the French Quarter.
If you take a left on Magazine toward Uptown you will pass numerous
coffee shops, restaurants, clothing, boutique and antique shops, and
eventually the Audubon Zoo. You can reach the streetcar by taking a
right on Melpomene and walking four blocks. The
streetcar ($1.25 in exact change) can take you Uptown along St. Charles
through the Garden District or Downtown to the French Quarter or to the
the Canal Street exchange streetcar to go to City park and The New
Orleans Museum of Art. And finally, there is
a small walking park called Coliseum Square one block away (take a
right on Melpomene) where neighbors gather in the mornings and
afternoons. Have Fun!
Hi Peter and Lynne, that's very generous of you. We are living in
lap of luxury in Dallas. Our friends place is very comfortable and
Patrick has found a bike route that is making him happy.
We went to Dallas art museum yesterday and saw a great exhibit of
Paris posters from the 1880's to early 1900's. Wonderful colour and
line.
Today off to see Lincoln. Trying to get ready for the Oscars.
I'm ready a guide on NO and trying to get ready. Am excited to be going finally to NO and to spending the week with you two. See you Wednesday, Lv Corinne
Sorry that I have not been in touch sooner. Life on the road is very, very busy! We is mightily 'honoured and indeed 'umbled, Sir, that you should allow yer chauffeur and 'is good wife to occupy the Master Bedroom. Please do not tell Lord Grantham, Sir. Please Sir!
Fondestos to you, Jugos Dom Pefdro and Lurking Lynne from Pecos Patrizzio and His Trusty Side-Kick, Coraleeta of the shiny, ever-so-sharp, Western spur-heeled, rattlesnake cowgirl boots! Git along little dogie! Git!
Great travel article
Katy Trail/Northern Hills & Town of Highland Park
64.1 K over 3:30:31, AVG 18.2 KPH, MAX 37.8 KPH
Weather 33 F, (feels like 24 with wind, NNE at 12 mph)
43 F at 3:00pm just befoer we set off to see Lincoln at Angelika Film Centre
Here are some top tips for your trip across the border:
Keep your eye on news.
There are always changes of opening hours and policies. In the winter, the pass is often closed due to bed weather and this summer road work on the Chilean side means that you can only cross to Argentina for 12 hours a day, and to Mendoza the other 12 hours a day. Check before setting off to avoid sitting at the border for a very, very long time.
Los Caracoles.
Immediately on the Chilean side are the Caracoles roads, which translates as “the snails” for good reason. Sharp hair pin bends that cause havoc for your iPad, the shifting direction can be quite dizzying and make sure you drive them super slowly and carefully keeping your distance from big trucks.
Customs.
This takes forever – sometime eight plus hours. Bring a book and some sandwiches.
Reciprocity fee.
New legislation means that US, Australian and Canadian citizens will now have to pay their dues at any border whether air, land or water. Europeans are still allowed in for free.
Banned products.
Customs are very strict about crossing the border with certain foods and plants. Make sure you eat your packed lunch before getting there as they will fine you on the spot, even if it is just a banana.
Aconcagua.
On the Argentine side if you are driving yourself make sure to stop off for a quick glance at Aconcagua park and Puenta del Inca.
Gas!
You have a lot of driving ahead of you so be sure to fill with gas at every opportunity. Uspallata on the Argentine side is your first or last port of call until you are well into Chile. Fortunately there are more toilets and food stops along the way, including Penitentes ski resort where you have Hotel Ayalen’s restaurant and some smaller diners at Puenta del Inca too.
Camera.
A really stunning drive with a hundred different colours in the rocks, there are some great photo opportunities along the way. Keep your camera close.
Car woes.
You can drive yourself across the border but you will need all the right paperwork for your car so make sure that is all in order first. Rental cars usually can’t cross the border.
To bus or not to bus?
There are lots of different bus companies running from the terminal in Mendoza – you can either take a sleeper style coach (arguably more comfortable than a plane) or a cheaper but less comfortable mini bus.
High in the sky.
At the border you are hitting a good 3000m so be prepared if you suffer from altitude sickness. If you choose to cross at the San Juan/La Serena crossing, be prepared for over 4000m altitude!
Timing.
The drive can take anywhere between four and ten hours… It all depends on customs. The distance is 180kms but traffic and customs queues can have a serious impact. Bring some good music to keep you company. Amanda Barnes
David Coffaro 2006 Tannat, (77% Tannat, 23% Petit Verdot) 13.8%
Patrick James Dunn Welcome home to you, Marvinator, and to Nicolina Maria! Dallas is bright and sunny but very cool! Great city, nevertheless, and we are living in the lap of luxury. Learned how to be astute Freeloaders from Clan Sutherland!
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