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A Delightful Week in Waikiki

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  • Miyazaki's Tropical Magic Resembles Hawaii Miyazaki's Tropical Magic Resembles Hawaii Most people that visit Kyushu from overseas visit Nagasaki on the far west side of the island for historical reasons, perhaps Fukuoka as a pass-thru, and Kummamoto to see the castle.  The last time we were there was in the late 1980's,… Open flash cards →
  • Ramen Museum in Shin Yokohama, Where You Can Learn and Eat Too! Ramen Museum in Shin Yokohama, Where You Can Learn and Eat Too! Those that know me are keenly aware that I love a nice bowl of ramen. Well, I found a ramen nirvana of sorts in Shin Yokohama, where you can learn about ramen history, and taste it too! Open flash cards →
  • Engaging Yokohama, The City of Harbor Lights Engaging Yokohama, The City of Harbor Lights Yokohama's history, compared to other cities in Japan, is rather recent. It was one of the ports opened in 1877, and since has expanded to become Japan's second largest city. In this lesson we'll explore some of the history of Yokohama, and… Open flash cards →
  • A Lunch Trek Into The Mountains West of Tokyo A Lunch Trek Into The Mountains West of Tokyo Did you ever want to just get away from it all? And have a nice lunch in the bargain? Well, I may have the place for you. Open flash cards →
  • Kamakura, The Kyoto of Eastern Japan Kamakura, The Kyoto of Eastern Japan Kamakura is often referred to as the Kyoto of Eastern Japan, and for good reason. Its historic temples are stunning examples of architecture introduced from Song Dynasty China with Zen Buddhism's influence. Kamakura was once the administrat… Open flash cards →
  • The Grundy House: A lovely example of the Queen Anne Architectural Style The Grundy House: A lovely example of the Queen Anne Architectural Style The Bristol, Pennsylvania historic district has a variety of archetectural styles and historic buildings, many of which are in private hands and are therefore not open for public viewing. But thanks to the Grundy family, a beautifully prese… Open flash cards →
  • A Night at the Opera, in Sapporo A Night at the Opera, in Sapporo My wife's cousin Jun composed the music for an opera, and we were invited to attend - in Sapporo! A blend of Japanese history and original music greeted us with this new opera. And while we were in Sapporo, we took a quick tour of the city. Open flash cards →
  • Old Town Kawagoe Is A Great Day Trip Destination Old Town Kawagoe Is A Great Day Trip Destination Kawagoe is an historic Japanese city in Saitama Prefecture, nicknamed "Little Edo" for its well-preserved Edo-period buildings, featuring Kurazukuri warehouses, old merchant streets, and ancient temples. It's an easy day trip from Tokyo tha… Open flash cards →

This Series's Lessons

  • A Delightful Week in Waikiki
  • The Beautiful Port City of Victoria The Beautiful Port City of Victoria Canada is blessed with a number of beautiful provincial capitals, but none are prettier than Victoria, British Columbia. Read lesson →
  • The Mountains are Imposing at Glacier National Park The Mountains are Imposing at Glacier National Park The National Park Service describes Glacier National Park as "a showcase of melting glaciers, alpine meadows, carved valleys, and spectacular lakes."  We were sold!  In the fall of 2023 we explored Glacier National Park, one of Am… Read lesson →
  • The Arizona Trip - Grand Canyon and Beyond The Arizona Trip - Grand Canyon and Beyond This spring we decided to visit Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park.  At the same time we wanted to visit a few other cool spots in Arizona.  So, our itinerary looked like these stops: Phoenix -> Sedona -> Grand Canyon -&gt… Read lesson →
  • The Strentzel Muir House is the Best Place to Learn About the Real John Muir The Strentzel Muir House is the Best Place to Learn About the Real John Muir John Muir is often referred to as the "Father of the National Park Service." If you ever wanted to learn about John Muir this is the place for you. He lived here with his family for over 20 years. Lots of info on his life in Martinez as wel… Read lesson →
  • Niagara Falls Niagara Falls Niagara Falls Canada vacation during the summer of 2024.  Niagara Falls located at the southern end of the Niagara Gorge, is a breathtaking natural wonder that spans the border between Canada and the United States. Read lesson →
  • Driving a Tour Bus Through the Alaskan Winderness Driving a Tour Bus Through the Alaskan Winderness Introducing David Rehmeyer, an old friend of mine from our time at Shared Medical Systems, both in Malvern Pennsylvania and Tokyo Japan. To me, David is a modern day Sal Paradise from Kerouac’s novel On The Road. His adventures are le… Read lesson →
  • The Magnificent House, Gardens and Arboretum of the Nicholas Biddle Estate The Magnificent House, Gardens and Arboretum of the Nicholas Biddle Estate Introducing Jeremy Soltroff, another old friend of mine from our time working together at the Social Security Administration office in Northeast Philadelphia. A world traveler via the Air Force with various stateside assignments and notable… Read lesson →
  • My Glorious Migration to Costa Rica My Glorious Migration to Costa Rica Introducing Greg Thomas, an old friend of mine from our time at Kaiser Permanente. He was working out of rosy Pasadena, while I was in various locations in the Bay Area. Greg retired a little earlier than I did, and did what some only talk … Read lesson →
  • The Grundy House: A lovely example of the Queen Anne Architectural Style The Grundy House: A lovely example of the Queen Anne Architectural Style The Bristol, Pennsylvania historic district has a variety of archetectural styles and historic buildings, many of which are in private hands and are therefore not open for public viewing. But thanks to the Grundy family, a beautifully prese… Read lesson →

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