We are hanging out in a hotel in Tucumcari, NM right now and I finally have a few minutes to update you all on the road trip!
It’s been ridiculous, crazy, awesome, intense so far.
This is literally the first time I’ve had a few minutes that have been able to chill. I know that’s my own fault, but when you are doing a cross country roadtrip on both a monetary and time budget you have to cram things in. So that’s what we have been doing.
What all have we crammed in?
Well, after I picked up Kepa at LAX we headed to Venice Beach (I went there with Jess too!) to officially start our road trip on one side of the coast. We took photos to document the occasion.
It doesn’t look like Cali, does it? We got stuck in the cool, cloudy, feels-like-winter July weather.
After the official start of our roadtrip (which was celebrated with cupcakes for breakfast) we then drove through LA and stopped to explore a bit of Hollywood. We ate lunch at Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles (yum) then headed out to Anaheim to meet up with some of Kepa’s internet buddies like Art! We had In N Out for dinner, to end a fun first day of roadtrip eating.
The next day we went to Disneyland!
It really is the happiest place on earth. And we picked the absolute BEST day to go. We only had like 8 hours but we managed to ride every major ride and do all the things we wanted. We walked on to most rides because it wasn’t crowded. It was perfect!
Then because we are crazy, we drove to Vegas that afternoon. So we started our Vegas time late, took a bus to a place that stopped serving food by the time we got there, walked back to another casino after already walking 10 miles or so that day, and ended up staying out way past what we wanted. But Vegas was pretty and shiny (and HOT):
And Kepa doubled his money playing Roulette. So that was fun!
Yesterday we left Vegas and drove. And drove. And drove. It was a long driving day for us. The longest, in fact. Kepa learned how to drive on the right side of the road and split the driving with me.
Still it was a lot of driving! But it was because I was with this guy:
Today’s plan is more driving, but less than yesterday. We will be in the Dallas area by this evening and then we are spending two nights there before heading off to New Orleans. I’m very excited about all that’s coming up! Quite a few of you said this was the trip/opportunity of a lifetime and I have to agree. It’s been and will be an amazing trip. I’m so glad we decided to do it because who knows when we will next even be in the States together? So we are enjoying this as much as possible, food included. ;)
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That’s awesome! You guys look like you’re having a great time!
Steve´s last [type] ..Awesome by August Challengers-
That picture of you on the teacup ride is the best picture ever – I love it :)
I know, it’s my favorite EVER. ;)
Mary! I’m loving following your trip through the US – the California leg in particular! It sounds (and looks) like you guys are having the best time ever! I am so excited to see you and Kepa reunited. I LOVE LOVE LOVE that dress you are wearing – seriously SO ADORABLE. Cuteeee!! And the picture of you on the teacups is adorable! :) Have fun on the rest of your adventures!!! :)
Kim´s last [type] ..Objects May Be Smaller Than They Appear
Looks like fun! You two make such a cute couple. :-)
Oh GOSH that is soooo fun! your dress at the beach is super adorable, and dare I say Sexy!
Teacup ride photo is the cutest ive ever seen of you on your blog :) those glasses are too cute!
and did kepa get hotter too?! ill stop drooling, but ya’ll are looking like quite the sexy and fun couple! i look forward to reading more :)
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Haha, he is a hotty. ;)
I was looking forward to having some updates other than on Twitter ;)
I’m soooo happy for you guys that you get to hang out together .. at last!
I adore your dress! You are one HOT couple ;) Love you guys :)
Marilou @ Mostly Healthy´s last [type] ..It’s just another day
You know I have a fabulous basement and enough room for 8 guests, and that’s without tapping into the travel trailer that sleeps another 6. You and your friend are most welcome to go back to the PNW via SLC and squat in my digs for a day or so. I’d be most happy to show you around.
SLCSlaveDriver´s last [type] ..There Is No Warranty Against Insanity
Sounds like so much fun!
One of the “regrets” I had of my x-country trip was not going to the Atlantic ocean to start it. my boyfriend at the time joined my in MA for the 4th of July and we were 20 miles from the ocean, and then we drove to upstate NY (in separate cars) where 2 days later we officially started our trip. We started it in Williamsburg, which I liked from a historical point of view, but we have pictures of us at the Pacific Ocean (Santa Monica to be exact) but not the Atlantic. Didn’t make it far enough south to get to the Gulf of Mexico.
Yeah, I am determined to make sure we get to the other ocean one way or another!
Love Roscoe’s Chicken n Waffles….I had it for the first time when I went to Long Beach/LA in April. Yumm….Hope you get some more chill time to post updates, I’m enjoying your pictures/stories! Now I want to go on a road trip.
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I’m so happy you guys are back together and having such a great time. You’re so cute together and the others are right, that dress is gorgeous!
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the multi-colored dress is very pretty!
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Ooooooh I am so excited for you both! And I agree, that dress is gorgeous. SO much fun! Yahoooooo! I’m thrilled for you. Fun fun fun fun!!!
Foodie McBody´s last [type] ..Farmers Market with Mom
And hey, Tucumcari! That’s in one of my favorite songs ever, “Willin’” by Little Feat.
I’ve been from Tuscon to Tucumcari
Tehachapi, to Tomapah
driven every kind of rig that’s ever been made
driven the back roads so I wouldn’t get weighed… (LOL)
Foodie McBody´s last [type] ..Farmers Market with Mom
Oh one more thing. EEYORE is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE. <3
Foodie McBody´s last [type] ..Farmers Market with Mom
Never heard of Tucumcari before.
And Eeyore is my favorite too! I had to take a pic!
Love the pictures! And I think it’s great that breakfast started with cupcakes!
FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish we could have met up! :-( ….. BUT I can see you had a great time at Dland! You lucked out on the weather too cause it was perfect for Dland. I have been in there in the high 80′s – 90′s plus weather & that can be stifling!
More pics pls!
Jody – Fit at 52´s last [type] ..Out of the Comfort Zone-
I’m sorry we didn’t get to meet either! That day was just ridiculously packed as it was. But it was wonderful. Next time! :)
You guys rock!
Looks like you are having a fantastic time! Safe travels to you both! :)
Anonymous Fat Girl´s last [type] ..My moment
LOVE the pics! Update as often as you can and be careful out there. Hoping for an update from Kepa too to see if some of the American food lived up to the hype! LOL
I think he is updating now. ;)
I’m so happy for you guys! If you can do that much road trippin’ without getting on each others’ nerves too much, then I’d say you have a bright future together. :) It looks like you’re having a blast and soaking in as much of the U.S. as you can. Enjoy!!!
Bella´s last [type] ..My 1st YouTube Video
I think you might be right. ;)
Oh…. big fun. If you need pointers on where to eat in N.O.—– let me know. I have spent half my eating life there.
My wife is from New Orleans so she knows a few things as well. Must eat at Mother’s.
Take care!
WeighDownSouth.com
Rob Dyess´s last [type] ..Get your snack on-
Really? I already have a few places people have recommended, but I can always take more. I’m so beyond excited about going to New Orleans. It’s possibly the most exciting place for me!
I agree! You will not regret Mothers.
Looks like you guys are enjoying your vacation! Thank for sharing I too have been struggling with my weight but over the last few months have got it under control and going in the right direction.
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What a great start to your trip, you look so happy – and you and Kepa make a really attractive couple :) Love your dress, the others are right! How did Kepa find driving on the other side of the road? I learned to drive in Holland, which is on the same side as the States, but now I live in England, which is the other side…and I’m too scared to try it yet! I’m looking forward to seeing your next update, have fun :)
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Hi Mary,
Love your blog. I’m an American living in Auckland, moved here at 24 for a kiwi and love it. I also am a hypnotherapist who specializes in weight loss. I too stuggled with my
weight for years. So if you would like to chat, send me an email. I’d be happy to help, having been there myself.
Oh and by the way, don’t believe everything people tell you about what kiwis think about Americans. Kiwi’s love Americans ( just not our government), I have found being a yank a huge advantage.
You’ll be exotic darling….
Caroline
St Heliers Hypnotherapy
If you want to work out Wed. morning, let me know! It’s outside near downtown Dallas and at 5:30, done at 6:30. I’ll check this blog for a reply today and my email too. It’s dark and early, but an awesome workout with an awesome group of people.
You two look amazing, Tina and I set here and looked at all the pictures and she read the article, I mostly look at the pictures. Ha. I am so happy for the both of you, have the time of a life and then just have more, because your life is really just beginning. I look forward to you coming home. Love Mom
I like the cupcakes for breakfast bit. A fine start to any day.
It looks JUST like july to me! Except I didn’t know that la was like that just like SF was. As soon as you left SF, it got cold. Altho its pretty nice out today. Disneyland looks fun! Ive only been to disneyworld, once, in college. My friend was just in vegas the other week and it was 110 or so there he said it was really hot. Looks like you guys are having tons of fun! Ive never been to dallas, but ive been to san antonio and houston, and there were actual people with cowboy hats there! And of course new orleans is great. Thanks for the photos! U guys are cute! Its like taking a roadtrip with you, only with a comfier seat. Ps I like the dress too.
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Why hello you two gorgeous people! You look like you are having a blast – as it should be! Enjoy the road and the adventure!
Meegan´s last [type] ..The Cookie Experiment
SO SO SO SO SO HAPPY FOR YOU.
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I love Tucumcari! Have stopped there many a time for lunch and once to spend the night during various cross-country drives. Haven’t been in years though – do they still wet the streets to keep the dust down?
I envy you your trip. Before I had my son, I used to drive across the country every couple of years. He’s eleven now and almost old enough to dig a roadtrip.
Have a blast!!!
Sayre´s last [type] ..Not gonna weigh today
Whoa talk about action packed! Sounds like so much fun! I’m jealous:)
You two are positively adorable! Every picture makes me smile.
Diana @ frontyardfoodie´s last [type] ..Peaches and Cream
awwww, love that last pic. You guys are too cute. HAVE SO MUCH FUN!!
katdoesdiets´s last [type] ..Supporters vs Non-Supporters
I pretttty much want your life right now. :) Keep having fun, guys!
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I love that picture of you too in the tea cup, it’s such a nice pic.
The pictures of you and Kepa are great too, you look like such a lovely couple and Disneyland looks like so much fun, I want to go there!!!
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