We had been looking forward to this for what seemed like all Summer... Apple Picking!! I know from living in Japan before, that in Autumn a Pumpkin Patch is no-where to be found, however fruit farms are spread out all over Kyushu Island, and each Season brings new delicious fruits and veggies for the picking!
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So Madi has been bugging me for a minute to head down to Nagasaki to hit a skatepark Iv been telling her about…. She has been weaning herself back into her skates, in hopes of joining a Derby league when we move! Its been almost 6 years since she skated with a team, and man is she ready to dive back in!
Read MoreIm so so happy Fall is here... We have had cooler days, maybe not by much, but still a crisp in the air early in the morning, or late in the afternoon when we go for a walk with the pup... Completely refreshing after the relentless heat of the Summer here in Japan...
Read MoreWhat to do on a rainy day in Japan???
Head to Nagasaki.... There is always somewhere to explore.
This particular trip we wanted to visit the Peace Park. Andrew has been once before when we last lived in Japan, and the Blue Ridge took a tour down to Sasebo... But it was definitely on my radar, and somewhere I wanted to share with the kids.
Read MoreKaratsu. A place we found some unexpected treasures.
Read MoreWell, first I gotta say, its another long post.... But this is our scrapbook, and in Arita, there is just so much beauty, so much to explore, so I have so much to share <3
Read MoreThe first day of our Summer Break with Dad. And it was perfect.
This past Spring Break the kids and I ventured out to Saikai... We discovered a few gems we knew we would want to share with Dad while he was home, and Tsugane Falls was up there on the list...
Read MoreWe took on Ikitsuki Island...
When searching for a fun day out a while back, I came across a photo of a large Buddha Statue holding a basket of fish. Im not sure why exactly I was so drawn to it, but after a little research I completely understood... So a day trip was in the works! We were going to visit Daigyoran Kannon...
Read MoreI honestly cant even tell you the last time Iv smiled so much.... This past week has been absolute bliss.
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