Today we learned the way of the ninja, ran into an unexpected festival, gathered around the tiny ramen table, and visited teamLab Planets. (And lonely time with not-pictures friends.)
Gonna miss this view.
I grew up on the Metrodome, so this is absolutely mind bending.
Stationary shopping, Ginza walking, SensĹ-ji Temple visiting, people watching, Skytree seeing, tuna salad eating, McDonaldâs delivery âwhat?âing, and tiny door spying. And the dayâs not over yet.
Pretty pretty pretty good start to Tokyo.
Morning view.
Leaving for Japan tomorrow. A friend sent me this helpful “intro to summer” video to prepare.
Lots of Frank Lloyd Wright today.
Heading to Chicago in a couple of hours for a short, short visit. If you have any recs for a family morning on the west side, do share!
FIRST robotics championships, Houston.
The final hiking day of our trip was Bryce Canyon. Gorgeous. Went down Wall Street and over to Queens Garden. The vertical out in elevation is no joke! We took in a few roadsides then finished with a short hike near Rainbow Point. We could see for 100 miles to the south! â¤ď¸
Grand Canyon north rim today. I had no idea how beautifully forested this area was. Breathtaking at every turn. And the Cliff Springs hike that wasnât too canyony - also great!
Today was a shorter day. Not as hot temperature-wise, but seems like they brought in some humidity? Toadstool Hoodoo, â Horshoe Canyon off the bucket list, and a swung by Glen Canyon Dam (just 15 feet shorter than Hoover).
Subway in Zion was an absolute butt-kicker. On the hike for over 10 hours, but totally worth it even with the 430-foot straight-up climb out in sunny 100 degrees. Kids did GREAT! (And these arenât even pictures in the Subway đ)
Zion with a little bit of The Narrows.
Sand dunes and sand caves.
Heading to southern Utah tomorrow for lots of hiking and views. I might decide to post lots of photos here. Weâll see what I decide, but sorry in advance. đ