Wondering the World

Bento Boxes and Green Stuff

Bento boxes are.....the best. So much to choose from and all so prettily packed. That is one thing that amazes me that the packaging of...

Mt. Fuji....a one word description.....ummmmmmm WOW.....not sure that cuts it but these may do what words can't.... It was a long and...

Okay I can't help myself...probably the most expensive meal we have had in Japan so far was at the resort at the base of Fuji but even so...

Damn it was cold today but fun, cold and wet and a little bit miserable, but not when it comes to Disney, seriously you have to be a real...

Did I tell you I love Japanese food and I love soup so what better combination then tonight's dinner, so here are some pictures to...

Japanese TV as a lullaby? Not sure I would recommend it because it keeps you amused and you kind of want to keep watching it, even if ...

It all stems back to the '80s and my first big solo overseas trip and the Dad and Daughter I met (see the About Me page for details) and...

FOOD..... Okay it's not so secret.....the hips don't lie....(so expect to see a few photos of food on this blog) But airline...

Count down over, yeah I'm that nerd that counts down the days until they go away.....but doesn't everyone? I try to not be annoying about...

How many times can you be bitten by the travel bug? Not enough I say .....

Do you ever get over that sense of wonder at every new experience, or an old one renewed? I hope not....

My name is Shirley and I am a travel addict.

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