So I did it

I'm at the Cheers bar (the one which was the outside location shot and claims to be the inspiration). I'm enjoying a Sam Adams Red Brick (only available in Boston on tap) and going to get dinner.

This will be my last night out on the road. I leave for Cleveland in the morning and that will be about 10 hours (unless I end up going via Scranton Pennsylvania which will add half an hour). I'm really looking forward to catching up with the Cleveland crew tomorrow night. They are my American family. It's a pity Lyudmila, Julia, Brent, Shu and Lisa are not around.

I feel like I have been on this trip for a month and in the US for a year. I can honestly say I love the US and I was not expecting to. The people have been great (although NY was a little different- it was push or be pushed). Also, any fear I ever had about doing something solo has evaporated. Three weeks alone travelling to 9 states will do that to you (although the US makes it easy as you can eat at the bar).

I will hit Cleveland tomorrow evening and then fly out the following day at about 3pm. That takes me to Texas for a short stop. Then on to LA for 14 hours to Brisbane. I am armed this time with over the counter US sleeping tablets - bring it Qantas economy.

I wil be home Saturday morning. I look forward to getting back to my car (where the driver sits on the right), my apartment and the EYA crew. I'm not sure if they will be able to understand me with my strong US accent.

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