Tag Archives: California

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 484

Posted on September 14, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Scotland and America I’ve heard a little rumour that if Scotland decide they don’t want to be part of the UK anymore then America might quite like to take their place. I’m not quite sure how the logistics of this … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged accents, America, American, Baltimore, Blog, Britain, British, British accent, California, Culture, England, English, expat, Fort McHenry, hocoblogs@@@, John Denver Christmas Special, lifestyle, maryland, Socttish independence, Star Spangled Banner, Texas, UK, United Kingdon, USA, War of 1812 | 11 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 473

Posted on August 29, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

CHiPs! OMG, I totes forgot to tell a California roadtrip story from July. It went like this, as we were coming out of Santa Barbara to Carmel. Husband: ‘Look at all those signs saying that the California Highway Patrol are … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged accents, America, Americans, Blog, Britain, British, California, Carmel, CHiPs, cleaning, cops, Culture, Daisy Dukes, desperate housewife, driving, Dyson, England, English, expat, hocoblogs@@@, hoovers, pet hair, pets, rhubarb, road trip, Santa Barbara, speeding, sunshine, Travel, UK, USA, vaccums, weather, Wysteria Lane | 10 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 460

Posted on August 13, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Breathtaking Sites of the American West The Real Appeal of the American West Every region of the U.S. offers its own unique brand of American excitement, and those travelling through the 50 states will be treated to a host of … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, Bryce Canyon, bucket list, California, Crater Lake National Park, Culture, Lake Tahoe, LAX, Olympic National Park, Oregon, Parking4Less, Rockies, Southern California, Travel, Utah, West Coast, Yosemite National Park, Zion National Park | 2 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 459

Posted on August 12, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

California – the final part! San Francisco I was very excited to be approaching San Francisco because, as anyone who has ever worked with me will know, when I am bored I like to play games and when we played … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged Alcatraz, America, American, Americans, Blog, Bourbon Street, Britain, British, California, Chinatown, Columbia, Crookedest Street, Culture, England, expat, Golden Gate Bridge, hocoblogs@@@, Howard County, maryland, New Orleans, roadtrip, San Fran, San Francisco, Travel, UK, USA | 4 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 458

Posted on August 12, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

California, part 7 Seals, dolphins, Santa Barbara, Carmel, 17 mile drive, wine tasting California stylie ‘Ya gotta see the elephant seals when ya stop off on ya drive along the coast. They’re awesome’ says an American lady to us. ‘Sounds … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 457

Posted on August 12, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

California, part 6 Santa Monica The beaches in California make me happy with their golden hue and generally gorgeous people and the blue sea and the hot, hot sun. I think I love the Californian climate the most. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, Americans, beaches, Blog, boardwalks, British, British expats, California, Culture, Deep South, east coast, English, expats, fish and chips, football, hocoblogs@@@, lifestyle, piers, pint, road trip, Route 66, Santa Cruz, Santa Monica, The Lost Boys, Travel, UK, USA, weather, West Coast | 2 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 456

Posted on August 12, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

California, part 5 Plastic fantastic I really have to share this LA conversation that I totally eavesdropped on in a fancy Beverly Hills restaurant between two gay guys, who I later found out are make up artists in the industry. … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, American, beaches, British, California, camper van, casinos, celebrity, desert, England, English, history, hocoblogs@@@, Idyllwild, Los Angeles, make up, Mexican, mountains, Native Americans, Plastic surgery, rattlesnakes, road trip, surfers, Travel, USA | 1 Comment

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 455

Posted on August 12, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

California, chapter 4 San Diego When we first said we were heading to California, most everybody who had been there said that we really must go to San Diego, so we did, and I’m not always one to do something … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 452

Posted on August 7, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

California – part 2 Venice, Manhattan and the West Coast sunsets Venice Beach – or as I like to call it ‘Camden-by-the-Sea’ – wow. This place took me by surprise with its mix of muscles and weed. It did feel, … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, Americans, Baywatch, Britain, British, California, Camden market, Culture, diversity, driving, Good, Good Morning America, Manhattan Beach, Muscle beach, north London, Redondo Beach, road trip, sunsets, Travel, USA, Venice Beach, weed, West Coast | 4 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 451

Posted on August 6, 2014 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

California, part 1 ROADTRIP!!! So, off we popped just over two weeks ago to the West Coast from the muggy East Coast for our California roadtrip. A lot of people told us where we should visit, and some advice we … Continue reading →