America Trip Plan

So this is as far as i have gotten in my trip planning for America.

Sat 22 May 2010 at 19:15 Depart from AUCKLAND (INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL)
Sat 22 May 2010 at 12:15 Arrive at LOS ANGELES (TERMINAL 2)
Then
Sun 23 May 2010 at 06:00 Depart from LOS ANGELES (TERMINAL 7)
Sun 23 May 2010 at 09:23 Arrive at DENVER
And Then
Sun 23 May 2010 at 10:48 Depart from DENVER
Sun 23 May 2010 at 13:50 Arrive at LITTLE ROCK
CAMP!
Sun 25 July


So I have a huge gap, a month of travel before i leave on the 25th of August.

So far this is what i want to do in that time (list will be added to)

Visit my friend Christian OUTLAW (real last name) in Arkansas


Visit my friend Jamie Welch in Washington State


Visit Spiritual Father Stookey (or the Evan Stookey Experience) In LA


Other than that, I want to visit the Martin Luther King Memorial which is in Atlanta, Georgia.

I want to visit Mars Hill, and hear Rob Bell preach.
I want to travel to New Orleans and eat Cajun food, Soul Food, Corn Bread.
I want to hear Jazz and Blues in the French Quarter
Eat American BBQ
I want to see New York, Claire McColl says its a must see.
I want to experience the myriad of culture contained on this continent.
I cant wait for this world of intrigue.





Some other interesting aspects about America is the heavy involvement of Religion in politics, as far as my limited understanding goes Religion is far more cultural in the States, im really interested to see that dynamic because here in NZ barring Polynesian cultures Religion is very much a personal choice, and has very little influence on politics in this country.
I am also interested to observe race relations, political awareness of the average Joe.
And discover how red hot the line is between Republican and Democrat.

Im really excited about this trip, a chance to engage, collide with a different world. God is too good to me.