Tag Archives: International

Arrived in Kyoto

Posted on May 4, 2014 by David Cross

We met with a local family in their home before leaving Kanazawa…we met a fantastic man and his wife. He was part of a big family that makes and sells Sake in Japan.  Wonderful experience. We then took the train to … Continue reading →

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Hanging out with the Geishas and Samurais in Japan

Posted on May 3, 2014 by David Cross

This morning we toured the inside of the Kanazawa Castle which is partially renovated as it was built 400 years ago and used up until WWII.   In case there is a tsunami, we know where to go while we … Continue reading →

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Where to run in Kanazawa Japan?

Posted on May 3, 2014 by David Cross

Today, we decided it was time for a run.  First, find some Gatorade to drink as it is fairly warm out…but they don’t have Gatorade here in the 7-11…some runners carry green tea around, but there must be something else.  … Continue reading →

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Arrived in Japan

Posted on April 24, 2014 by David Cross

Flew on United out of San Francisco. Great flight…time passed by quickly. Watched the movie Nebraska. Bruce Dern should have won the Academy Award, but I digress… As recommended by many, we hit the currency exchange counters and ATMs to … Continue reading →

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4×4 Exploration in Bora Bora

Posted on December 18, 2013 by David Cross

We did a little exploring Bora Bora with a local who had a good Land Rover and could take us up some of the treacherous trails to the top of the Bora Bora mountains (hills?). It was gorgeous weather and … Continue reading →

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Tahiti is the source of the best Vanilla

Posted on December 16, 2013 by David Cross

Today we pulled into Raiatea and we were not tendered which was nice.  Getting on and off the yacht in 5 minutes or less is a treat. It was definitely very warm here, so we awoke early, had some breakfast … Continue reading →

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Cruising around Tahiti and Papeete

Posted on December 10, 2013 by David Cross

Yesterday, we got on board out yet and prepared to travel around the French Polynesian islands in style. Of course we started in Papeete (Tahiti). The Ocean Princess is a nice small ship with an excellent crew.  Great way to … Continue reading →

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Traveling to Tahiti

Posted on December 6, 2013 by David Cross

Leaving the extremely cold Puget Sound was a very attractive option. We needed to route ourselves through LAX in order to head west to a French speaking island chain. Apparently, there was an alien spacecraft distracting everyone, so many flights … Continue reading →

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Belfast and Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland

Posted on August 12, 2013 by David Cross

We spent a little more time in Northern Ireland and then went on to Belfast. I must admit that Northern Ireland is much more expensive (than the south) and the US dollar currency rate against the pound is horrible… We left Derry … Continue reading →

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Northern Ireland – Galway and Londonderry

Posted on August 11, 2013 by David Cross

Galway and Londonderry We spent the night in Galway near the Galway bay in a more secluded hotel. A nice break from being in the busy city center.  I finally got a nice morning run along the bay to start … Continue reading →

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