Category: Travel Journey
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Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii Dec 22, 2025
We visited Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the Ala Moana Center. I noticed the theme has changed since I first visited. In the late 1980’s I recall it being a World War II memorial with a theme of “Never Forget.” Today the theme is “Building Pathways to Peace.” Next we dined at the Ala Moana…
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Hilo, Hawaii Dec 21, 2025
Welcome to the Big Island of Hawaii – a paradise of black sand beaches, tropical rainforest, & volcanic mountains. Mauna Loa, the largest mountain on the planet, soars above the bleak lava fields of Hawaii Volcanoes Nat’l Park. Having been to Hilo several times previously, we went shopping at the next best thing to Amazon…yes,…
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Kahului, Maui Dec 20, 2025
Maui had always occupied a special place in the hearts of Hawaiians. The great warrior King Kamehameha, who united the islands under his rule, chose to make Lahaina his capital and Ka’anapoli was once the playground of Hawaiian royalty. Maui boasts stunning landscapes & superb beaches. Mt. Haleakala, a dormant volcano, rises 10,000 feet above…
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Hawaiian Christmas Cruise 12/14/2025
Robbin & Barry, along with Barry’s brother and sister-in-law, Larry & Patricia, boarded the Emerald Princess in San Pedro, CA. We are in a Reserve Collection Mini-suite! 😎🚢🌺 Here are some of the highlights so far! Today is Day 5 and Robbin was finally able to do freestyle swimming. Hooray! 🏊♀️🏊♀️🏊♀️ Don’t know if the…
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Montreal Vacation 2025
I visited my son, Spencer, and his wife, Katia. My daughter, Kimi, and her husband, Mason joined us a few days later. Montreal Family Outing Murals All Around Smoked Meat Sandwiches! The line moved fast, especially since we got it to go! We ate in a little park. Delicious! We still had room for ice…
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Glacier Bay, Ketchikan, Victoria, Entertainment, & Most Traveled Guest!
Glacier Bay Nat’l Park 4 June 2025 5 June 2025 Ketchikan! Kimi and Anton went to the Lumberjack show! Terry & Robbin stayed onboard, out of the rain! Kimi managed to get her 3 mile run done in the morning! Entertainment Galore! Naathan Phan was superb. Amazing magic/mental tricks and he sings like Michael Bublé.…
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Skagway and Puppies! 3 June 2025
Kimi and Robbin went ashore early so Kimikiwi, 3X Ironman athlete, could go for a run. Robbin, 3 time 5K walker, took a little nature walk and then shopping! Hint: Click on the pictures to see the entire photo! Terry loved Robbin’s favorite store, The Golden Bear! Terry, Kimi & Anton went on the Klondike…
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Family Alaskan cruise 2025! Seattle, Royal Princess, & Juneau
30 May 2025 round trip Seattle Alaskan cruise with my mom, my daughter, & my brother. It’s Anton’s first time in Alaska! The journey begins, Mt. Rainer, city skyline, murals, hot dog art?, funny street names. View from hotel room! Onboard the Royal Princess 31 May 2025 Salmon Bake in Juneau. Delicious…but wait there’s more.…
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2025 Alaska Cruise!
17 May 2025 onboard the Sapphire Princess. The suites are better on the older ships. Larger balconies, more storage, wet bar, spa bathtub, and a bigger/better layout. Totem Bight State Historical Park, Ketchikan Alaska As per our guide, Alaska’s 4 Seasons: almost winter, winter, still winter, & orange cones! Klondike Summit tour in Skagway! Downtown…
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2025 Coastal Cruise!
7 May 2025 California coastal cruise onboard the Royal Princess. (San Diego, San Francisco, & Victoria BC.), hotel in Vancouver, and then Sapphire Princess to Alaska! Excursion cruise of San Diego harbor! San Francisco here I come… Next stop Alcatraz! It’s Robbin’s first visit to the Rock. Victoria, BC, home of the most beautiful garden…
