Back to Japan…in a most unexpected way- By The HelmsMistress

This trip was a gift in so many ways beyond just the obvious lack of daily decision making.
Travel With Family- Osaka, Japan- Day 1

After flying for 12 hours, arriving in Tokyo then flying to Osaka…Day 1 in Japan was a cultural whirlpool.
Endless Celebration- Midsummer In Latvia, By The HelmMistress

What an experience to visit a country, having done little to no research, nor possessing an understanding of the rich history, culture, and language. I was in for a treat that engaged all my senses!
Travel With Family- A Summer Trip To Japan- 1
We like to travel to new and interesting places with our kids….and travel slowly to soak it all in. A trip with the kids to Japan over the summer would be faster than we wanted, but the new school year was on the horizon and we had to get back to prep for school…and go back to work.
200+ MPH, By Land
200+ MPH on land-
Places We’ve Been: Lofoten Islands, Norway Part II, By The HelmsMistress

Land of the midnight sun and cod fish tongues.
Places We’ve Been: Isla San Francisco (East Anchorage)

An anchorage off the beaten path, not great protection but it serves a purpose.
Places We’ve Been: Adventures In The Lofoten Islands – Part I, By The HelmsMistress

4 flights and the world’s largest Viking longhouse.
Weds: Return Of The HelmsMistress
The HelmMistress returns with travel write-ups about Norway and Latvia…..Weds.
Roadtripping And Camping In The West W/ Kids: Logan To Nephi (Ponderosa Uinta Campground)-(15)

Logan- straight south through Utah to our last campsite on this giant roadtrip throughout the Western United States, with kids. But what a beautiful campground and surrounding area it turned out to be.
