Thinking about visiting the States

[biostud]

we have to declare when returning to the US. I declared ~$50 worth of chocolate and ~$80 for my wife's shoes.

Just checked, and I can bring worth ~$600 without declaring it.

 

[biostud]

So been driving for a couple of days. Napa ->fort Bragg -> eureka -> redding, where I'm currently staying. Tomorrow it's Lassen volcanic park and then lake Tahoe. It's a fantastic trip so far. Great country, great cities, great people, great food, great weather. Just excellent all around.

 

[davmat787]

ohio, my friend. it is the best state.

Ohio... the place where dotting the "i" is the most exciting thing to happen all year.

 

[OCNewbie]

It's a fantastic trip so far. Great country, great cities, great people, great food, great weather. Just excellent all around.

Very pleased to hear you're having such a good time

 

[crashtestdummy]

So been driving for a couple of days. Napa ->fort Bragg -> eureka -> redding, where I'm currently staying. Tomorrow it's Lassen volcanic park and then lake Tahoe. It's a fantastic trip so far. Great country, great cities, great people, great food, great weather. Just excellent all around.

I'm glad you're having an awesome time!

IMO, our country's national beauty is the best tool we have for American Evangelism.

 

[ManBearPig]

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[tynopik]

be sure to try these classics of Americana before you leave:

1. a dozen hot fresh plain glazed donuts from Krispy Kreme
2. a large Reese's peanut butter cup Blizzard from Dairy Queen
3. Golden Corral
4. sweet tea - this can be difficult to find in the North and quality varies tremendously by store, but McDonald's is a good bet to be at least consistently decent

 

[biostud]

Sitting here in LAX waiting for my plane.

Goodbye US, thanks for a great trip.


I'll be back

 

[OCNewbie]

Sitting here in LAX waiting for my plane.

Goodbye US, thanks for a great trip.


I'll be back

What was the highlight of your trip?

 

[biostud]

What was the highlight of your trip?

So many things, i didn't have bad experinces.

Put top 5 would probably be:

People
Food
Redwoods
St. Johns cathedral
The feel of freedom, just travelling alone.

 

[AreaCode707]

So been driving for a couple of days. Napa ->fort Bragg -> eureka -> redding, where I'm currently staying. Tomorrow it's Lassen volcanic park and then lake Tahoe. It's a fantastic trip so far. Great country, great cities, great people, great food, great weather. Just excellent all around.

Which route did you take from Napa to Ft. Bragg? I hope you went Silverado Trail > Alexander Valley > 128 to the coast.

 

[biostud]

Which route did you take from Napa to Ft. Bragg? I hope you went Silverado Trail > Alexander Valley > 128 to the coast.

Drove out to Bodega bay, then north on Hwy 1.

 

[biostud]

Pics from NY:
http://sdrv.ms/16OdfHC

Pics from SF and coast:
http://sdrv.ms/1cLBDhx

The rest:
http://sdrv.ms/1cLBOcH

All taken with my lumia 920, I have more than 1300 pics taken with my D5100, but that will be too cumbersome to upload.

 

[Murloc]

Pics from NY:
http://sdrv.ms/16OdfHC

Pics from SF and coast:
http://sdrv.ms/1cLBDhx

The rest:
http://sdrv.ms/1cLBOcH

All taken with my lumia 920, I have more than 1300 pics taken with my D5100, but that will be too cumbersome to upload.

nice trip, the landscapes sure look cool. I'm pretty sure that for a dane it's even better since you're not used to dramatic landscapes.

 

[biostud]

nice trip, the landscapes sure look cool. I'm pretty sure that for a dane it's even better since you're not used to dramatic landscapes.

yeah, it's definitely a lot different than Denmark.

 

[tynopik]

how much weight did you gain?

 

[OCNewbie]

Pics from NY:
http://sdrv.ms/16OdfHC

Pics from SF and coast:
http://sdrv.ms/1cLBDhx

The rest:
http://sdrv.ms/1cLBOcH

All taken with my lumia 920, I have more than 1300 pics taken with my D5100, but that will be too cumbersome to upload.

Awesome stuff! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Chaotic42]

So many things, i didn't have bad experinces.

Put top 5 would probably be:

People
Food
Redwoods
St. Johns cathedral
The feel of freedom, just travelling alone.

So would you mind spreading the word that we aren't all just rednecks with shotguns screaming "Amurica!!!!" and shooting at things? We're having some PR issues at the moment.

 

[biostud]

how much weight did you gain?

I actually found out I had to order less food than usual. I never bought fries for my burgers, because I couldn't eat them etc. Only one dish for lunch, and then often just a salad or sandwich for dinner.

I mostly drank water, and didn't eat any snacks etc. So I don't think I gained too much... but I have taken up running again

 

[biostud]

So would you mind spreading the word that we aren't all just rednecks with shotguns screaming "Amurica!!!!" and shooting at things? We're having some PR issues at the moment.

My mother actually has warmed to the idea of going, and that's something. But yeah, I'm spreading the word, since it was actually what surprised me the most

 

[drbrock]

delete

 

[brianmanahan]

ahh yosemite, one of my favorite places in the whole world. certainly top 5.

 

[brianmanahan]

wining and dining the ladies i see! :awe:

 

[biostud]

wining and dining the ladies i see! :awe:

It's one of my grandmothers best friends who lives in LA. She's 93.

 

[tynopik]

i never bought fries for my burgers
only one dish for lunch
just a salad or sandwich for dinner.
Mostly drank water
didn't eat any snacks

yore doin it rong!!!1