Wednesday, August 2, 2017 – Hakone, Japan The day started with the Ryokan breakfast. We sat at the same table for all of our meals, overlooking a lovely garden with a waterfall. For breakfast we had our choice of Japanese or Western. Aaron and I got Japanese, Chrissy got Western, and both were excellent. TheContinue reading “Ten-Course Meal”
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Black Eggs
Tuesday, August 1, 2017 – Tokyo to Hakone, Japan It was time to leave Tokyo behind and embark on the next leg of our journey. I have visited two countries and only experienced the principal city – in France I have only been to Paris and in South Korea I have only been to Seoul.Continue reading “Black Eggs”
The Sushi That Ruined All Other Sushi
Monday, July 31, Tokyo, Japan We started our day at the Tsukiji Fish Market. For several blocks around the market there are narrow streets and alleys with vendors and small restaurants. That itself is a wonderful place to wander about, taking in the sights and smells. There are fish vendors for sure, but lots ofContinue reading “The Sushi That Ruined All Other Sushi”
Taiyaki, Takoyaki, Yakitori and Karaoke
Sunday, July 30, 2017 – Tokyo, Japan I love going for an early morning run in a new city. I love seeing, hearing, smelling, and feeling a city come alive as I pound my sneakers through her streets. And to be in a city surrounded by people but isolated by language is both uncomfortable andContinue reading “Taiyaki, Takoyaki, Yakitori and Karaoke”
7-11, Shrine, and Baseball
Saturday, July 29, 2017 – Tokyo, Japan I have trouble sleeping once it is light out, especially when I am in a new city on the threshold of adventure. Our bedroom had traditional paper screens over sliding doors onto our balcony, so when the early summer sun started pouring in at 4:30 am I wasContinue reading “7-11, Shrine, and Baseball”
Big City. Really Big City.
Friday, July 28, 2017 – Tokyo, Japan The flight from the US to Tokyo was long but uneventful, so I will start with arrival in Tokyo. We arrived on Friday afternoon and took an airport bus to Shinjuku. Shinjuku is an area of Tokyo that is home to the busiest railway station in the world,Continue reading “Big City. Really Big City.”
2017 Japan
Aaron has been fascinated with Japan ever since elementary school. He taught himself Japanese in middle and high schools and majored in Japanese in college. He traveled to Japan twice in high school – once on a People to People Ambassador trip and once with a friend’s family on a trip Tokyo, Hong Kong, andContinue reading “2017 Japan”
The Long Trip Home
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 – Anchorage to Tampa Our last day in Alaska had arrived. Could the trip really be over so soon? We packed up our stuff from our two-week homes on wheels and returned the RVs before the 9:00 am deadline. Despite the slide-out issues with Dad’s, they were great RVs and aContinue reading “The Long Trip Home”
Fish On!
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 – Kenai to Anchorage The RVs split up again this day – six of us went fishing or floating and the others went on to Anchorage. The fishermen and float trippers went to Kenai River Fly Fishing where we met up with our respective guides. Aaron, Andy, and I were withContinue reading “Fish On!”
Chillin’ in Kenai
Monday, July 20, 2009 – Kenai Monday was a pretty laid-back day. We went into Soldotna to the bridge over the Kenai River. There were lots of fishermen along the docks and we watched them for quite a while, which led to us wanting our own fishing experience. Before we left home I wanted toContinue reading “Chillin’ in Kenai”
Where Are We Going Now? 