Author Archives: Helen

Documentary films

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Helen

I love watching documentaries. It’s pretty much the only thing that makes me miss having a television. This week though I have managed to see two at the cinema, both of which were excellent. The first was at DOXA, Vancouver’s … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas and the Neon Museum

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Helen

The final stop of our trip was Las Vegas. If I’m honest I had no real desire to come here, I don’t gamble, I’m not a big drinker and I fry to a crisp when the sun shines so lying … Continue reading →

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Route 66

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Helen

Route 66  originally ran from Chicago to Los Angeles and was a major route for those migrating west. Now though it is no longer an official highway, and consequently it is a wonderfully quiet road. We joined the road where … Continue reading →

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Flagstaff, Arizona

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Helen

After we emerged from the bottom of the Grand Canyon we took a brief glance around the village and decided we were off. The number of people and the lack of a decent meal were our main driving forces, but … Continue reading →

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The Grand Canyon

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Helen

This post is a bit of an epic, you may want to get a cup of tea and a biscuit if you’re planning on reading it to the end. Only the brave, the fit and the stupid hike to the … Continue reading →

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