We’re hitting pause on the everyday and setting off on a 3.5-week family adventure across China
From ancient history to modern cities, mountains to markets, we’re excited to explore everything this incredible country has to offer—together.
We can’t wait to see where this journey takes us!
Breakfast arrived in our room this morning. I think we may have been banished from the dining area, for ordering a Western breakfast! After packing up, we boarded the train to Toba. Gosh, Japan’s trains are impressive—so smooth, clean and fast. We really enjoyed our ride. We were met on arrival and taken to a … Continue reading October 25th — Toba – Fresh Fish, Ocean Side
Twenty-eight years married, and we celebrated in Kyoto! We started early with a walk through the city’s largest geisha district. Beautiful narrow alleys and little waterways made it a lovely place to begin our anniversary. Along the way, we spotted a house that was decorated for someone’s 19th anniversary — we had to stop for … Continue reading October 24 — Our 28th Wedding Anniversary, 1000 Torii Gates, and Knife making
We were UPNATEM early this morning for a cycling tour of Kyoto. We spent the whole morning exploring on e-bikes, winding through beautiful little alleys and heading up into the hills. Very grateful for that extra boost on the e-bike! Brent of course didn’t even turn on his battery!! Along the way, we stopped at … Continue reading October 23 — Kyoto – Cycling, Legends and Sumo
A new way to start our morning… the indoor and outdoor hot springs at our ryokan (hotel)! As Taryn said, “Nothing like having a nude bath with your mom to start the day!” No better way to celebrate a mother-daughter relationship… Today, we hiked Mount Haguro with a Yamabushi (a mountain monk who follows the … Continue reading Yamagata, Tsuruoka— Hot Springs, Hike and a Geisha Evening – October 21st