In November I’ll travel to England, my first overseas trip in over 1½ years. This will be the first time I’ve flown eastbound across the Atlantic on a daytime flight. But, enough of firsts. The trip isn’t assured. It’s possible Covid travel restrictions to the UK could be tightened and I would have to cancel… Continue reading A Trip to England: Covid Risks and Responsibilities
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Backpacking in Japan With Our Nephews: Day of Arrival
Posted Backpacking in Japan With Our Nephews: Day of Arrival.
An Unfamiliar Task
On the way to a medical appointment the gas light came on. On the way home, decided to fill up, something I haven’t done in maybe two years. The little symbol on the gauge pointed me to the fuel door, but it took me the longest time to figure out how to unlatch the fuel… Continue reading An Unfamiliar Task
Backpacking in Japan with Our Nephews: Flights
Posted Backpacking in Japan with Our Nephews: Flights.
Imagining Travel
Lightning and welcome heavy rain made it a good day to imagine an adventurous trip next summer with our nephews and their dad. We’ve booked the flights, now we can plan possibilities.
Hanging by a Thread
While chasing down a rattle, Dwight discovered we’d probably driven from Up North with an important bolt missing from the roof bike rack. Replaced the bolt, grateful we didn’t do any hard stops followed by my bike running down the windshield. Note to self: check bolts.
Unfortunate Airport Code
Just booked a flight from Fukuoka to Sapporo/New Chitose for a trip next summer with our teenage nephews and their dad. We’ll have rail passes, but it’s a 1,200 mile journey by bullet trains. The boys will have a field day with one of the airport codes.
Visualizing International Travel
Posted Visualizing International Travel.
Visualizing International Travel
It’s over a year since I last set foot in an airport. Now, thanks to the miracle of Covid vaccines, I can allow my mind to drift towards thoughts of international travel. I was hoping I’d had a mild version of Covid when I posted an earlier version of this infographic in May 2020; a… Continue reading Visualizing International Travel
Japan 2022
I’m in high gear planning travel. Made the first reservation for a summer 2022 backpacking trip to Japan with our nephews (they’ll be 12 and 13) and their dad. We’ll explore less popular, more remote areas. On the way home, we’ll spend time in Hawaii where their mom will join us.