Turning his back on the British legal profession and the requirement to account for every six minutes of his time, Geoff Steward and his lucky five-inch articulated Doctor Who figure go off-grid and on the road across America. From New York to Alaska, he tries to fend for himself without his trusty PA and life support, the unflappable Charmaine, for whom contentment lies in Jesus Christ and custard creams. With his blend of waspish wit and mischievous charm, Steward seeks out normal Americans, such as Joe le Taxi, the former NYPD officer who was one of the first on the scene at the Twin Towers and now runs an extortionate executive taxi service; Pam and Bob, a paranoid psychiatrist and a failed actor who once saw the back of Meryl Streep's head; Taylor the Alaskan bushwhacker who was raised by wolves and revels in their scat; Jeb the Yosemite inn-sitter who lives his life at the pace of a Ford Model T; Kacey Musgraves, the controversial country music star staying at the farm in Tennessee; and Sheriff Duke of Calhoun County, South Carolina, who reintroduces Steward to the long (and armed) arm of the law.For anyone at a crossroads, contemplating a temporary or permanent career break, this affectionate travel romp is essential reading.
Journeying coast-to-coast across the US with Steward might just remind you that, despite the post-Trump hysteria, there are many normal and decent Americans out there.
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"Geoff Steward has written a brilliant debut travelogue and I'm sure there will be more. It's charming, engaging and, above all, really funny." - Tony Hawks, author of Round Ireland with a Fridge
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Höhe: 216 mm
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Dicke: 27 mm
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978-1-78590-263-5 (9781785902635)
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Geoff Steward has been in the legal profession for a quarter of a century. He does not wear a wig but specialises in litigation, with a focus on intellectual property, sports and competition law. He writes in his spare time and has published a legal text and a children's novel. He spends himself between West Sussex and North Cornwall.
THE ITINERARY IN A NUTSHELL
DAY 1: 1 AUGUST
Fly to Seattle. The Edgewater.
DAY 2: 2 AUGUST
Explore Seattle. Evening gig: Hurray for the Riff Raff. The Edgewater.
DAY 3: 3 AUGUST
Collect car rental and drive to Olympic National Park. Olympic Lodge Port Angeles.
DAY 4: 4 AUGUST
Olympic National Park. Olympic Lodge Port Angeles.
DAY 5: 5 AUGUST
Olympic National Park. Lake Quinault Lodge.
DAY 6: 6 AUGUST
Drop off car and fly to Juneau to cruise Alaska's Glacier Country. Wilderness Adventurer ship.
DAY 7: 7 AUGUST
Glacier Bay National Park. Wilderness Adventurer ship.
DAY 8: 8 AUGUST
Glacier Bay National Park. Wilderness Adventurer ship.
DAY 9: 9 AUGUST
Icy Strait. Wilderness Adventurer ship.
DAY 10: 10 AUGUST
Chichagof Island/Baranof Island. Wilderness Adventurer ship.
DAY 11: 11 AUGUST
Frederick Sound/Stephens Passage. Wilderness Adventurer ship.
DAY 12: 12 AUGUST
Fords Terror/Endicott Arm. Wilderness Adventurer ship.
DAY 13: 13 AUGUST
Depart Juneau. Fly to Salt Lake City, via Seattle. Drive to Sundance
Resort.
DAYS 14-17: 14-17 AUGUST
At leisure. Sundance Resort.
DAY 18: 18 AUGUST
Fly from Salt Lake City to San Francisco. Drive to Yosemite. Tin
Lizzie Inn.
DAYS 19-20: 19-20 AUGUST
Explore Yosemite. Tin Lizzie Inn.
DAY 21: 21 AUGUST
Drive to Los Angeles. Hotel Mr C.
DAY 22: 22 AUGUST
LA insider tour. Hotel Mr C.
DAY 23: 23 AUGUST
Universal Studios Hollywood. Hotel Mr C.
DAY 24: 24 AUGUST
Fly to Nashville. Hermitage Hotel.
DAY 25: 25 AUGUST
Nashville on foot tour. Hermitage Hotel.
DAY 26: 26 AUGUST
Countryside touring. Hermitage Hotel.
DAY 27: 27 AUGUST
Nashville at leisure. Evening gig: Opry Behind the Curtain tour.
Hermitage Hotel.
DAY 28: 28 AUGUST
Drive to Savannah. Marshall House.
DAY 29: 29 AUGUST
Savannah insider tour. Marshall House.
DAY 30: 30 AUGUST
Drive to Great Smoky Mountains. Blackberry Farm.
DAYS 31-32, 31 AUGUST-1 SEPTEMBER
At leisure. Blackberry Farm.
DAY 33: 2 SEPTEMBER
Drive to Atlanta airport. Westin Atlanta Airport Hotel.
DAY 34: 3 SEPTEMBER
Fly to Liberia, Costa Rica. Journey to Punta Islita.
DAYS 35-39: 4-8 SEPTEMBER
At leisure. Punta Islita.
DAY 40: 9 SEPTEMBER
Departure.
DAY 41
Arrival in UK. Welcome home!
