“I wish I had never gone traveling.” – No One Ever

“I wish I had never gone traveling.” – No One Ever

Cocoa Puff Run

Cocoa Puff Run

Scheduling a longer layover in Honolulu has become a family tradition. Many years ago we introduced our kids to Liliha Bakery and their signature pastry. Funny how this treat, not the beach, surfing or snorkeling, represents a successful trip Hawaii for our kids. This...

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Temple of Heaven

Temple of Heaven

A beautiful afternoon at the Temple of Heaven. Alex and Maile enjoyed the surrounding park even more than the temple, playing hackysack with the locals and joining them on the exercise equipment.

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Forbidden City

Forbidden City

Great weather, fantastic day to visit Tienamen Square and the Forbidden City. Our guide, Peter, was great. Afterwards, we spent a couple of hours wandering (and riding a rickshaw) through a traditional Hutong nearby.

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Rapa Nui- Bizzaro Polynesia

Rapa Nui- Bizzaro Polynesia

Rapa Nui seemed appropriate for our final destination on this 6-week journey.  Southern Patagonia and Antarctica can certainly be described as remote, and Rapa Nui practically defines the word.  It was a 5-hour flight from Santiago to reach Rapa Nui (also known as...

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