Japan
So long, super special fancy airline status
For the past couple of years, my travels had earned me elite status with United Airlines but unfortunately my status expired at the end of January. Boo! So here’s a look at my last time getting to use an airport lounge. This one happens to be at Tokyo’s Narita airport. Just look at this … Continue reading
Marine Corps ball
November marked the 237th anniversary of the founding of the US Marine Corps. Squadrons across the world celebrate by throwing a birthday ball. Josh made an appointment for me to get my hair and make up done at a Japanese salon. I generally don't like make up and this was probably the 4th time … Continue reading
Merry Christmas!
Milk and cookies for Santa and carrots for the reindeer left out on Christmas Eve. Gone in the morning! Josh models the stockings I made us with silk from Laos. Lots of presents under the tree! Note that in place of a star or an angel, Godzilla sits on top of … Continue reading
Signs in Japan
I've always appreciated a good stick figure or a good sign. Lucky for me, there are plenty in Japan! Deposit crying children here. Go ahead and let your children lean over ledges. I enjoy the formal presence of hats in Japanese signs. This guy's crime? Hat lacking. Polar bears and … Continue reading
Tokyo
It’s pretty crazy one Saturday I was hiking in Rwanda, marveling at glamorous Kigali and the next Saturday I’m visiting a high school friend in downtown Tokyo! We spent a day visiting a popular temple. Rieko took me out for a traditional Japanese dish. I can’t remember what it’s called, but I have … Continue reading