Friday, April 6, 2012

The Day we Space Jammed

Wow, already in city number 3. Time flies when you're adventuring. Quick update on New Orleans closing days since I haven't updated ya'll for a little while.
Most people who check facebook will know about our adventure to Bebes Cabaret, I mention it only for memory (Also I may as well face it, it was pretty funny) and we'll leave if at that.
The second last night we were there we saw an amazing band featuring 'Big Al', an amazingly jolly singer who's size was matched by his talent as a singer and his inappropriate sense of humour. Very rarely do I manage to get out and actually see great live music and I feel priveliged to have seen a local legend at 'The Funky Pirate'. We also briefly went to a club called duelling pianos, which was also awesome and for those playing at home the premise of the club is exactly as it sounds, it was impressive to say the least.
Our last day was a little more relaxed, we took a trip to the Hard Rock cafe which, to be honest, was not amazing. When Rhys was defeated by his entree order of Nachos we left and went to the 'Insectorium' which was interesting. For those who've known me long enough, you'll know I've ways been interested in crawly creatures so this museum was a little trip.down memory lane. It was rounded off with a 'Bug Award show' featuring voice talent of Jay Leno and Brad Garrett. Sure, it doesn't sound that interesting excepf that the seats and room was rigged to bump you back and ass and shoot perfume and squirt water... It was horrible. We all got molested by that machine and we'll never be the same again.
The fellas met a bunch of other Australian at the hostel and decided to go to Bourban street again but my blistered feet couldn't really take another walk like that so I stayed behind and relaxed (Turned out to be a good decision cause I can walk properly again now) while really getting into the Shaman King manga, I highly recommend it.

We left for Dallas at 10:20 Louisiana time and the flight time was very low, only about and hour and a half. We ended up ditching the hostel we'd booked cause we felt like we'd probably get raped or murdered there and we booked the Marriott Hotel. Totally worth 99 for 2 nights.
This afternoon I got to fulfil a dream, by visiting the Grassy Knoll and the 6th floor book depository to polish my knowledge of JFK. To be honest the museum was a whole lot more interesting than I thought it was going to be and even found myself a little emotional listening to some of his speeches. Was nice to see such an important place from our worlds history.
We're currently at The American Airlines Center about to watch The Dallas Mavericks vs. The Portland Blazers and I was filmed up on the big center screen. I did the robot.
I was amazing.

Happy travels and don't forget to send me love,
Reece.

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