Category: Traveling

Omiyage

Friday, February 28th, 2025Wednesday, March 5th, 2025gift, omiyage, postadaySlice of Life, TravelingLeave a Comment

Mariko brought back some wonderful gifts from Japan for me! A cool notebook, local beer, and a teru teru bōzu that is wearing a helmet. Perfect for keeping the rain away from Kiki and I!

Airport Pick-Up

Thursday, February 27th, 2025Monday, March 3rd, 2025postaday, travel, travelingSlice of Life, TravelingLeave a Comment

Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 6.7649998656528mm, f/1.8, 1/35 sec, ISO500
“Airport Traffic” Austin, 2025

I picked up Mariko from the airport tonight after her three-week trip to Japan. Quick tip: if you’re doing an evening pickup, meet on the departure level. It’ll save you a lot of time!

Back Home

Sunday, December 29th, 2024Monday, January 27th, 2025postaday, travel, travelingSlice of Life, TravelingLeave a Comment

Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 6.7649998656528mm, f/1.8, 1/3800 sec, ISO64
“Almost Home” Austin, 2024

We’re back in Austin after an amazing road trip and holiday in California. Time to unpack and reunite with the kitties!

Sedona to Torrance

Sunday, December 22nd, 2024Thursday, January 9th, 2025curry, food, Japanese food, postaday, travel, travelingFood, Slice of Life, Traveling1 Comment

Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 2.2200000286119mm, f/2.2, 1/60 sec, ISO1000
“Breakfast” Cottonwood, 2024

Today was a long travel day, starting in Sedona, Arizona, and ending in Torrance, California. We kicked things off with a yummy breakfast at the Old Town Red Rooster Café in Cottonwood before hitting the road. Bay took the wheel for the first leg, and I drove the California stretch.

Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 6.7649998656528mm, f/1.8, 1/340 sec, ISO80
“Driver” Arizona, 2024

After a full day of driving, dinner at CoCo Ichibanya hit the spot. I usually go for level 10 spiciness, but this location now offers levels 15 and 20! Naturally, I had to try level 15. It was spicy, though I feel like their old level 10 from years back packed more heat. Either way, I’m definitely trying level 20 next time!

Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 6.7649998656528mm, f/1.8, 1/60 sec, ISO320
“Katsu Curry” Torrance, 2024

Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 2.2200000286119mm, f/2.2, 1/120 sec, ISO320
“Spiciness Level” Torrance, 2024

A Day in Sedona

Saturday, December 21st, 2024Tuesday, January 28th, 2025food, postaday, Sedona, travelFood, Slice of Life, TravelingLeave a Comment

Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 9mm, f/2.8, 1/2700 sec, ISO20
“Sedona Sunrise” Sedona, 2024

We spent the entire day in Sedona, starting with a chilly but beautiful sunrise outside our hotel. Afterward, we enjoyed a hearty breakfast at the Coffee Pot restaurant before setting out for a few scenic hikes in the area. Later, we wrapped up the day by unwinding with a delicious beverage and burger. It was just about as perfect as a day could get!