Cool indeed.
This sums up our feelings for this trip. The word with no direct meaning, an attitude, encapsulates so much yet remains largely elusive.
Maybe this captures our “American Dream”, the American Dream.
So much has been written, said, explored around this land of opportunity. Ambition, ambivalence, achievement, disillusionment, cliques and discovery; this describes the complex mix of views held about the United States of America.
Though far away in kilometres, Aotearoa New Zealand has never seemed too far removed from America. We grew up with its landscape, culture, people and language. Our view was one of extremes and just how the image matches the reality we’ll soon see.
This is where our journey begins, an investment in the Lonely Planet USA Guidebook.
Initially we were put off by the hefty price tag (almost $70!), but we’ll get more than our moneys worth information wise.
The brick like book features everything we’ll need to put together the mechanics of our trip – I’ve already poured over the history section and recommended readings.
The best thing about travel books is just how excited they make you about your up-and-coming adventure.
Obviously Lonely Planet is not the be all and end all of travel writing, so any recommended books, websites, magazines and advice would be great!
Until next time…
Kara
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