Recharging at Battery Park

Ive been a busy bear on day 2 in NYC. After a hearty breakfast at Carnegies' ,my new favourite Deli on 7th Ave we jumped on a tour bus and headed downtown. With the weather hovering around freezing an open top bus ride meant hats and scarves for my buddies. I was pretty cosy tucked up in my backpack. A boat trip out to Liberty and Ellis islands are obligatory in New York. More posing for photos for me. Returning to Manhatten we decided to bypass the bus and walk back uptown to try and warm up. A quick stop off at our hotel before setting off again to see a show. 'Once' the musical was fantastic and a great way to spend our evening. Dinner at the Hurleys bar next door to our hotel on 48th West meant I was far to stuffed to blog before bed. Sorry. Day 3 is here already. Bring it on.

Hello New York

Thanks Mr Branson for getting us to NYC in your little aeroplane safe and sound. After a quick freshen up in our Hotel just off Times Square we felt obliged to seek out the nearest Irish hostelry to celebrate St Pattys' day with a glass of the black stuff. A quick wander round Midtown and some dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe and its time to hit the sack, Fred is a very tired bear. Tomorrow the adventure begins.

We wanna wake up in a city that never sleeps. Thats after we've all had a good nights sleep of course.

Start spreading the news, Freds' leaving today

Goodbye Weymouth, Hello Hillingdon. Its Time for me and my 2 road trip buddies to start our #Route66 road trip. A backpacking Bear I am. Living out of Hotels and Motels for the next 23 days. All journeys begin with a single step. Ours starts with a ride to London Town, Hillingdon to be presice. An overnight stop near LHR before our flight in the morning to JFK in NYC. Bears love abbreviations. A few days exploring the Big Apple awaits before a quick hop to Chicago and the start of the Mother Road. #Fredispartofthescenery #excitedbear.

2 Weeks til NYC

Just a fortnight til me and my two taxi driver buddies start our route 66 adventure. 2300 miles of historic America ahead of us.

Getting to know the Presidents of America

Bears love the smell of money. US Dollars smell great. America is going to be fun. 18 days til NYC, then on to Chicago and the start of Route 66.

Do Bears' get vertigo?

The Willis Tower in Chicago is high, really very high, and it seems I'm going up it, and standing on a glass floored ledge 1000 miles above the streets of The Windy City. It's enough to make a bear start singing the blues.

Here I am, the coolest Bear in Weymouth.

My Fleetline outfit has finally arrived! I'm feeling great, looking great and I just can't wait to hit the road with my Route 66 buddies next month. 5 weeks from now we'll be on our way to the Big Apple. I'm a very excited bear.