alison & tony photos

February 2011

A short escape to Guam. The pictures tell the whole story...the only complaint is the brevity of the visit.

January 2009

Another short overnighter, this to a monastary in Koyasan, Wakayama. Snowy, cold, vegetarian fare, pre-dawn prayers...don't ask. But some interesting snow pics, not a frequent opportunity in Osaka.

December 2008

A fast overnighter to Miyajima/Hiroshima with Alison's Dad and his wife. Great weather throughout.

February - March 2008

Bienvenidos a Mexico! Two weeks exploring west central Mexico, begining and ending in Puerto Vallarta, including a pass through my father's birthplace, La Barca, Jalisco.

February 2008

A virtual tour of our neighborhood and a peak inside the domicile, as well. A look at Japan you'd never get unless you came all the way over to visit. Look forward to your comments and questions. (And please pardon all the typos.)

March 2006

Finally, the honeymoon: two wonderful weeks in Sicily, complete with tire-scrubbing on the old Targa Florio route for me, a few days in Paris for Alison, and exquisite food, food, food.

December 2005

Alison's mother, Heather, visited us in Japan for the holidays. Wanting to ensure the daughter was well taken care of, I guess. We took the opportunity to take our first trip to Hiroshima, with an island hop to Miyajima. Also tossed in are bits of Christmas, Shogatsu, and even a birthday. A great time had by all, even the cat.

But where are these places?

November 2005

A few of (mostly) Alison's shots from a short trip to Mino for momiji...maple leaf viewing, the Japanese equivalent of fall colors. Sake and sweet maple leaf tempura complete the day.