My husband and I have two different vacation and tour styles. I don’t mind being one of many Americans on a crowded tour bus. I’m fine getting to know the lady from some obscure American city whose first trip out of the country is…this one. I’m cool listening to a tour guide simultaneously spew facts … Continue reading Kyoto: Guided Tours
We have exactly three weeks and three days until take off. I have good news and bad news. The good news is that I’m a little more excited than I was just a week ago. Yay! The semi-bad news is that there are a few minor arrangements that must still be settled. First of these … Continue reading Rail Passes and Pasmo Cards
I get more excited each day closer to our departure date. Today, we purchased our Pasmo cards to travel on the railway system and tours for our excursion to Kyoto. We went shopping so the girls could purchase new clothes and new luggage for the trip, so things are getting done which makes preparing to leave a lot less stressful!!! Can’t wait to … Continue reading Preparing to Leave
In approximately four weeks, my husband, two daughters and I will be flying to Japan. I’ve not been as excited as I could’ve been for a few reasons. The first is that my primary reason for flying 7,317 miles is to visit my best friend, Evelyn. That’s where she lives. I recently told my grandmother … Continue reading Making Memories Instead of Buying Stuff
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