USS John C Stennis
On February 17, the USS John C. Stennis aircraft carrier arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a port visit before heading home to California after a seven-month deployment. This…
Author: Angela
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Quarantined
Moving with a pet to most places is not a difficult thing to do. However, moving with a pet to Hawaii is as challenging as it can get (unless you…
On the Move
At the end of January, our belongings were boxed up, our car was shipped out, our apartment was emptied, our goodbyes were said, and we moved out of South Korea.…
Our Year in Korea Reviewed
This is it! We were stationed here in Korea for a one-year assignment and that year has now come to an end. It is time to move on to an…
Jeju Island
In January, we took a long weekend trip to Jeju Island. Jeju Island is a volcanic island that is part of South Korea, just off the southern coast. It is…
Scenic Sunday
* Every Sunday our blog features a random scenic photograph from our travels * Havasu Falls, Havasupai Indian Reservation, Grand Canyon, Arizona ******* “The key to change… is to let…
Tansu Step Chest
Johnnie and I didn’t have very much furniture before we came here. All that we have in storage back in the States is a couch, love seat, coffee table, and…
Beijing, China – Part 3/3
The attractions we toured in Beijing were amazing. The palaces were enormous and beautiful, making Korea’s palaces seem tiny in comparison. The Great Wall was everything I hoped it would…
Beijing, China – Part 2/3
Our Beijing tour itinerary included a stop at a friendship store and three factory stores. These are government-owned stores that sell primarily to foreigners. Visitors on tours are required to…
Beijing, China – Part 1/3
While my mom and aunt were visiting us here in Korea in November, we took a four-day weekend trip to Beijing, China. This was a tour that we booked through…