Hello brothers and sisters; Part One. My wife and I took a week off and traveled through Oregon and stayed in Washington. It was a beautiful drive. We left last Monday from the SF Bay Area and drove 6 hours to Medford, Oregon and stayed overnight. Tuesday morning we proceeded 6 hours to Centralia, Washington, a central point and stayed there 4 days. That afternoon we drove down to Winlock, WA and visited old friends since we were in... Read more ..read more

Hello brothers and sisters; For those of you who live in Canada my wife and I are visiting your beautiful country next Wednesday for 2 1/2 weeks. We will visit Toronto, Guelph and Erin. One of the highlights will be Niagara Falls on the Canadian side. Years ago we enjoyed our visit to British Columbia but this will be the first time to see the mid-eastern side of Canada. We decided September is better for us to travel. Please pray for our safe travels. God bless... Read more ..read more

Dear brothers and sisters; My wife and I are going to San Diego from Sunday, August 6th through Monday, August 21. This will be a reunion of my siblings, Dad and step Mom and relatives while there. We'll also have our 2nd annual "friends gathering" at Liberty Station close to downtown SD. These are friends who I have known since we were 10 years old, or in the 5th grade. If you can see the walk bridge, we'll be on the picnic side. We're going to drive this time. Please... Read more ..read more

Yesterday my girls and I took off to see another park. It was so fun! We plan on going back Friday. Picnic packed to bring, towels, etc. It was such a beautiful day yesterday. It wasn't too hot and the breeze was blowing nicely. We try to find kayak or canoe launch areas so we can be by the water for Sully. He loves the water being a lab! We make sure we do his ears and everything afterwards. Gosh he was exhausted yesterday and still this morning lol! Next 2 days will be resting, cleaning up... Read more ..read more

Mt Fuji The highest mountain in Japan 12, 390 Ft. above sea level ..read more

Dear brothers and sisters; Has anyone traveled to Japan? If so, what was your experience, places visited or favorite foods? I have only been to Tokyo when connecting a flight to my final destination. My wife, nephews 19 and 17, niece 24 and I are traveling there next month. I wasn't excited at first but since we are getting closer to leaving I'm looking forward to going. We'll be in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. I will be grateful to learn more about your... Read more ..read more

Takayama Historical village that was cut off from the rest of the world for many years ..read more

Tokyo Asakusa Kannon Temple (Senso-Ji) one of Japan’s most important Buddhist sites. I observed the people's worship of their god and when they explained to me their beliefs, they could sense I listened with respect. In return they began to ask me about my faith. This opened the door for me to share Jesus Christ and distinguish between God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. They didn't balk me, instead, they listened attentively. I spoke as the Holy Spirit prompted me. My prayer is the seed was... Read more ..read more

Kyoto Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), zen temple ..read more

This is Todaiji Temple constructed over 1200 years ago ..read more