http://www.walkerstrails.com/index.php/trails/journal/ en contact@walkertrails.com Copyright 2008 2008-08-22T22:45:22+10:00 http://www.walkerstrails.com/index.php/site/a_whole_new_look/ http://www.walkerstrails.com/index.php/site/a_whole_new_look/#When:21:45:22Z Finally its done.  The Trails has a whole new look of its very own and some new functionality as well. BKDesign handled the Template and Coding for me and did an amazing job.  I’ve always wanted a design that was mine from the very first moment that I set up this site so was never completely happy with my mangled efforts of creating the templates myself, imagine me shuddering right now, or the free templates available since every Tom, John and Jane on the web not so surprisingly has the same templates.  He also handled the coding for the site and fixed up a lot of things for me, including the mapping function, video page and gallery.  While I’ve had those things for awhile they were not working all that well particularly the map thing! News 2008-08-22T21:45:22+10:00 http://www.walkerstrails.com/index.php/site/big_kids_in_disneyland_and_universal_studios/ http://www.walkerstrails.com/index.php/site/big_kids_in_disneyland_and_universal_studios/#When:22:36:59Z I will not bother breaking the last few days down.  Lets just say we had fun running around being big kids in Disneyland for a couple of days and one day at Universal Studios.  We even had a view of Disneyland from our hotel room which was nice and of course the hotel was nice too.  Being the last few nights we though that was a given. New York City 2008 2008-07-27T22:36:59+10:00 http://www.walkerstrails.com/index.php/site/last_day_in_new_york/ http://www.walkerstrails.com/index.php/site/last_day_in_new_york/#When:22:13:54Z It was sad really it was our last day in New York.  Our last day with Lil and Es with only a few more days of holidays left and work beckoning just over the horizon.  It took a little bit to get moving after the night at the theatre and first thing we had to do was make sure we were packed and ready to go.  Once that was done we wandered into Manhattan once more meeting up with Es. New York City 2008 2008-07-26T22:13:54+10:00 http://www.walkerstrails.com/index.php/site/coney_island/ http://www.walkerstrails.com/index.php/site/coney_island/#When:22:00:28Z Today we went to Coney Island just because we could and because we really hadn’t been there before.  Plans were hatched and Lil, Lou and I headed out and tackled the trains on the subway heading in towards Manhattan.  After a couple of dashes from one train to the next we were given strict instructions from Lil to watch out at the next station for Es.  If we did see her then we needed to get her attention and make sure she got on the train.  If we didn’t then we needed to make a hasty exit from said train then cool our heals and wait for Es to join us. New York City 2008 2008-07-25T22:00:28+10:00 http://www.walkerstrails.com/index.php/site/some_days_things_do_not_work/ http://www.walkerstrails.com/index.php/site/some_days_things_do_not_work/#When:21:56:36Z Today was one of those days where we though we might as well have stayed at home since nothing went quite right for most of the day.  First up things went ok, we managed to get another ticket for Mama Mia!  This time for Es and thankfully it was right next to us which was lucky.  We decided to go see the Green Lady but on making our was there we found the queue was 2 hour plus just to get tickets.  After a brief consultation we decided we were not going to queue for over two hours just to get on a ferry and see the Green Lady a little closer.  Particularly since we’d already seen it. New York City 2008 2008-07-24T21:56:36+10:00 http://www.walkerstrails.com/index.php/site/tickets_and_a_walk_in_the_park/ http://www.walkerstrails.com/index.php/site/tickets_and_a_walk_in_the_park/#When:21:42:22Z We were back in New York having spent all day on the train the night before, the first thing up on the agenda was to run around and try and get tickets for a show.  My first preference was tickets for Wicked.  We found the theatre and while we could have purchased tickets they would set us back about $350+ each as they only had premium tickets left.  While I have to admit I did seriously contemplate it in the end I decided that it was too much to spend on one show particularly since I know it has just opened in Australia and I can go and see it there.  So with a sigh we left the theatre and headed to the next option on the list.  This time Jersey Boys.  While we could get tickets for this one they were not together so we gave that one a miss as well. New York City 2008 2008-07-23T21:42:22+10:00 http://www.walkerstrails.com/index.php/site/musicals_play_time_and_earthquakes/ http://www.walkerstrails.com/index.php/site/musicals_play_time_and_earthquakes/#When:21:38:52Z So in typical me type fashion I’m back home and managed to leave the last week of my journal unfinished.  I’m determined that at some point I will get from beginning to the end of a trip having recorded all of my thoughts and what I did for the trip.  Not that everything would end up on here but at least I would have a record.  Still I guess I can at least record the highlights of the last week in the USA. Wednesday 23 July 2008 - The Train from Niagara back to New York That trip was mostly uneventful but long with customs being the major annoyance.  While I may have thought that clearing Customs and Immigration at the airport was a bit of a circus I can safely say the train is worse.  While they have less people to get though they certainly seem to take three times as long.  New York City 2008 2008-07-22T21:38:52+10:00 http://www.walkerstrails.com/index.php/site/more_wet_than_dry/ http://www.walkerstrails.com/index.php/site/more_wet_than_dry/#When:03:33:38Z Today we were thrill seekers and spent more of the day wet than we did dry.  That’s what Lou says, I happen to agree.  Particularly about the wet part.  Still we had loads of fun while we were at it.  First up for the morning was pancakes with maple syrup, well ok I know that’s not adventurous but hey its breakfast and I decided I should have something that’s Canadian.  That would be the Maple Syrup part… New York City 2008 2008-07-22T03:33:38+10:00 http://www.walkerstrails.com/index.php/site/old_quebec_and_sir_paul_mccartney/ http://www.walkerstrails.com/index.php/site/old_quebec_and_sir_paul_mccartney/#When:11:50:44Z You know Canadian trains really aren’t that bad.  The seats are wide with plenty of leg room complete with a footrest and really quite comfortable.  They also have power outlets and wireless internet for those who have a laptop with them.  Not for everyone I know but I certainly found it handy. As a result I spent the morning on the train going from Montreal to Quebec City in relative comfort.  I didn’t really notice the time, then again it was only about three hours all up. New York City 2008 2008-07-20T11:50:44+10:00 http://www.walkerstrails.com/index.php/site/museums_lookouts_and_fireworks/ http://www.walkerstrails.com/index.php/site/museums_lookouts_and_fireworks/#When:11:46:46Z Today we started out was a brief walk in the Latin Quarter of Montreal then sat in a coffee shop to have a coffee and people watch as we were due back at the hotel to meet up with Michael and Melody.  It was almost as if the day could not decide what it wanted to do.  Sun out one minute then overcast and looking miserable the next. New York City 2008 2008-07-19T11:46:46+10:00