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The Perfect Picnic, France
The Perfect Picnic, France
Today was one of those magical fill-me-up types of days.  Waking up under my fluffy down comforter to the sound of the local church bells ringing 7 o’clock, I turned over and went back to sleep for a bit before…
My Adventure in Funchal, Madeira
My Adventure in Funchal, Madeira
Our adventure on this Portuguese island began as we got off of our cruise ship and started to walk into town. The first thing we did was take a tour. We learned that Madeira Island has some wonderful wine that…
Apartheid is exactly where it belongs – in a museum.
Apartheid is exactly where it belongs – in a museum.
South Africa has a good museum teaching us about the ugly history that is apartheid.   The Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg is a moving and thorough lesson in the history of South Africa, the apartheid movement, and the journey back to…
Interview with my brother, age 6
Interview with my brother, age 6
This week, I decided to ask Elio a few questions about this trip. After all, how often do you get to see the world through a 6-year-old’s eyes? Some answers may be short, but that’s a six-year-old for you. Question:…
African Safari
African Safari
Going on a safari is a fantastic experience, from the bumps, bangs, and bonks and the broken tree limbs in your wake, to the majestically amazing yet scary lion 20 feet (6.5 meters) from you. Safaris are a wonderful way…
Rice Ball Heaven
Rice Ball Heaven

Rice Ball Heaven

Have you ever traveled and found a shop or restaurant so delicious that you go many times?  Perhaps there is concern that the next place you go just won’t be as tasty.  Or, perhaps it is just the innate need…

KathrinSeptember 11, 2013November 4, 2013 Good Eats, Japan No Comments
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Conveyor belt sushi is so passé.
Conveyor belt sushi is so passé.

Conveyor belt sushi is so passé.

Conveyor belt sushi is so passé. Today, we discovered what happens when Japanese sushi meets the Jetsons:  High tech screens and sushi shooting down the shute.  The kids were in heaven.  According to them, we have discovered “the best restaurant…

KathrinSeptember 10, 2013November 4, 2013 Good Eats, Japan 6 Comments
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Visiting Our First Japanese Temple
Visiting Our First Japanese Temple

Visiting Our First Japanese Temple

We got to teach the boys about visiting a Japanese shrine today.    Shrines and temples are everywhere in Japan.  Many are world famous heritage sites while others can be found tucked in between tall skyscrapers in downtown areas.   The…

KathrinSeptember 9, 2013November 4, 2013 Family Travel, Japan, RTW Travel 3 Comments
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Reflections from the Airplane
Reflections from the Airplane

Reflections from the Airplane

We have made it onto the airplane on the first leg of this wild adventure, and it is feeling a bit surreal.  We are officially nomads, homeless with only backpacks on our backs.  The past week has been a flurry…

KathrinSeptember 5, 2013November 4, 2013 Family Travel, RTW Travel 14 Comments
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My Thoughts and Feelings about this Trip
My Thoughts and Feelings about this Trip

My Thoughts and Feelings about this Trip

I am happy that we are going on this trip, but of course, it won’t be all easy sailing. Sometimes we will miss our tour or boat ride, but in places where nothing is on time, that will happen. Also,…

LorenzoAugust 29, 2013November 4, 2013 RTW Travel, The Lo Down 2 Comments
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My Birthday Speech and Keeping the Secret
My Birthday Speech and Keeping the Secret

My Birthday Speech and Keeping the Secret

     Our family had decided to go around the world.  We decided to tell everyone about the decision soon.  We told the kids at school and our family.  But we thought we were going a year earlier then we actually…

LorenzoAugust 20, 2013November 4, 2013 RTW Travel, The Lo Down 3 Comments
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Getting Ready for our Trip
Getting Ready for our Trip

Getting Ready for our Trip

    We have been very busy.  We are going to go around the world.  Many people say they are tied down by work but that’s not true.  If you think like that, but would love to go, I have…

LorenzoAugust 16, 2013November 4, 2013 RTW Travel, The Lo Down 1 Comment
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Welcome to my blog! – by Lorenzo, age 10
Welcome to my blog!  – by Lorenzo, age 10

Welcome to my blog! – by Lorenzo, age 10

Writing this blog is a new experience for me.  So I needed some help.  Then, my mom hired a writing teacher.  I had no idea who she was going to be.  So, I guessed it would be someone going on…

LorenzoJuly 30, 2013November 4, 2013 The Lo Down 11 Comments
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Did they win the lottery or something?
Did they win the lottery or something?

Did they win the lottery or something?

The other day I was asked by a friend how we could even consider selling most of our stuff and our home for a big one year adventure.  She continued by admitting that, although she loves travel and was incredibly…

KathrinJuly 21, 2013July 23, 2013 Family Travel, RTW Travel 13 Comments
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Our House Sold!
Our House Sold!

Our House Sold!

With any luck, the house is sold!   In mid-June, after a heck of a lot of purging and cleaning, we left our sparse and sparkly home in the hands of our realtor and left town for a long weekend away…

KathrinJuly 13, 2013July 23, 2013 Family Travel, Selling 2 Comments
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