Today I took a short but wonderful visit to the east gardens of the Imperial Palace here in Tokyo. There were just a few leaves starting to change color but the landscaping was beautiful!
Edu-Ventures on Ishigaki
I’m already making mental plans for my next trip to Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands. Here are my Ishigaki top 5 ( in honor of being in my 35th country on my 35th birthday)! 5. Blue Seal ice cream- preferably in the salt cookie flavor 4. 60 minute relaxing massage (that was on special for… Continue reading Edu-Ventures on Ishigaki
Edu-Ventures in Okinawa
Hooray for Fall Break! I was in desperate need of an escape from the concrete jungle and some friendship. My days in Okinawa were full of nature & fellowship! Bethany and I lived on the same hall during our Freshman year at Harding, but we haven’t seen each other since I graduated (insert “It’s a… Continue reading Edu-Ventures in Okinawa
Fall Flavors- Japan Style
I am discovering that the Japanese have embraced Fall & Halloween, but their ideas about Fall flavors are a little bit different. You can see the “Fall” Kit-Kat flavors include chestnut and cranberry almond. Starbucks has been introducing a new fall drink every 3 weeks. Flavors so far have included the pear Frappuccino and the… Continue reading Fall Flavors- Japan Style
My Daily Commute
From home to work… this is all I’ve seen for the past 12 days. Play your favorite musical soundtrack or the newest “Emma”version on Audible & it will be like we took a walk together!The vending machines closest to my apartment are mostly cigarettes, but the last machine is drinks & happens to carry Dr.… Continue reading My Daily Commute
Re-learning Life Skills
Starting life in a new country or state every few years is an exciting adventure full of opportunities, but it is also a challenge. It is hard to feel like a confident professional adult when you don’t know how to take a hot shower or dispose of your garbage. But… re-learning those essential life skills… Continue reading Re-learning Life Skills
Observations & Reflections on Week 1 in Japan
1. All Japanese children are adorable 2. Stand LEFT!! …Except when you are going down some stairwells 3. You should not speak on the Metro unless it is after 9:00pm, but on the bus you can chat quietly 4. It is unbelievably HOT and humid (I think I might melt) 5. Business men dress like… Continue reading Observations & Reflections on Week 1 in Japan
Re-visiting Greece
It has been 13 years since I was last in Athens, Greece. The city has changed a lot, but so has the lenses through which I see the world. I was last in Athens when the city was full of excitement and construction as they prepared for Olympics- before their economic and refugee crisis. Every… Continue reading Re-visiting Greece
Italian Cooking Lesson
Varenna, Lake Como, Italy We spent almost the whole day learning from Chef Moreno about the art of Italian cooking. We made ricotta & herb filled tortoloni (pictured above), fresh tomato sauce, and breaded trout. The group included 3 other teachers and I loved hearing about everyone’s travels.
Traveling the Globe
Istanbul, Turkey After the third person this summer asked me about my blog & why I don’t have one I decided it was worth looking into. My goal is to update at least two times each month and during any edu-ventures. This will replace my monthly emailed newsletter. It has taken me 3+ hours to… Continue reading Traveling the Globe
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