Back From Japan!

Well, it was a good trip and we made it back safe and sound and in one piece. I have officially accepted the position as PEPM for SRF Yokosuka, Japan. We are expected to be completely moved there no later than the end of April, so there's not a whole lot of transition time between here and there, either.

Most of the pictures below were taken by Lilah, as she was able to tour around the area with Sally, the wife of our Sponsor and my soon to be boss--LCDR Kyle Lee. I on the other hand got to work and suffer through a terrible cold that I started catching the day before we left. All the same, it was a great trip and we're very excited. If you look at the last picture below, you'll see the Shipyard commander, Captain Douglas; she is the third person from the left.

The flight was long but not nearly as bad as I'd expected it to be. The way there was nearly a full three hours longer than the way back because during this time of year the Jet Stream is smack dab in our path the whole way. That made for a nearly 11 hour flight. But the way back was a quick 8 hours and I slept through most of it. Lilah's flight with North West Airlines wasn't as fast and did have a 6 hour layover in Honolulu, but she said it was a good flight, too.

Okay, enjoy the pictures.

Up Up and Away!

Well, this is the first big step. We're leaving tomorrow morning to head to Japan for a week, Sunday to Sunday. Unfortunately, we had to do some creative flight plans to afford Lilah's ticket on such short notice (from the government) and as a result she's flying a completely different airline than I am, though we arrive within about a half hour of each other.

We're pretty excited. This will be a short trip what with how much time is given to travel, but we expect to come back with a definite yes on the trip, unless we just get the worst deal possible in which case my next post will be all about the great move we're making to DC.

Anyway, this trip will be the first time we've kenneled Calla. She's been very lucky to have a great boyfriend who's usually available; but Bode's parents are taking him up to Whistler for some posh living, so Calla's going to try out Aldercreek Boarding.

No pictures at the moment to share, but I do expect to have quite the selection for everyone when we get back, in addition to some final draft drawings for the house. So, see you in about a week.

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