Iola, KS, USA - 7th January 2012
By: MamiTig
Sookie helped host mom figure out how to use her Christmas present!
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Posted Jan 10, 2012, 4:59 am
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Thayer, KS, USA - 7th January 2012
By: MamiTig
Sookie went to youth group with the host family. There were songs, games, and all sorts of fun!
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Posted Jan 10, 2012, 5:00 am
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Iola, KS, USA - 9th January 2012
By: MamiTig
Host mom said the weird thing in the kitchen is called "Exploud" and it's a Pokemon.
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Posted Jan 10, 2012, 5:01 am
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Iola, KS, USA - 10th January 2012
By: MamiTig
Sookie greeted the newest arrival, Fridoline. Sookie said her goodbyes, as Sookie will be leaving for Oklahoma City tomorrow!
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Posted Jan 11, 2012, 1:41 am
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Oklahoma City, OK, United States - 13th January 2012
By: klubwerks
I made it to Oklahoma during the night. I was first greeted by my host and one of her TV's Kalso. Kalso is the same kind of penguin that I am! He was so cute in his clothes. He had a very charming top hat, a handsome vest, and a lovely blue crocheted scarf. I think I might have a crush.
I also got to meet Sveni the moose who also just arrived, Myka (who is my previous host's toy), Schnattchen the duck, and a Dodo Bird that isn't a Toyvoyager. The dodo is part of a toy project called Steampunk Mascots. The Airship Horizons Captain, my host, makes toys and steampunk accessories that you can mix and match on the toy. My host says she doesn't name any of the toys she plans to sell, so that the Airship crews and Steampunk fans can name their own Mascot... and so she doesn't get so attached that she can't give them up!
I added my letter into the TV Book that my hosts keeps all our memories in. I thought it was a great idea. She even put a fabric cover over it and puts postage stamps on the first page in the book. You'll notice the blank spots - we covered up and edited out any travel log passwords from the photos for privacy.
I had a lovely meet and greet tonight and I'm looking forward to the rest of the weekend <3 Love you!
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Posted Jan 14, 2012, 1:56 am
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Oklahoma City, OK, United States - 14th January 2012
By: klubwerks
Mr. Scraps, Sveni, Skylar and I went to Buffalo Wild Wings for dinner to watch the UFC event on pay-per-view. We shared some chips and salsa! It was good ;-)
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Posted Jan 30, 2012, 1:54 am
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Oklahoma City, OK, United States - 29th January 2012
By: klubwerks
We played with a bunch of Steampunk stuff and we had fun! They have a more western style steampunk here in Oklahoma. They like pistols, flintlocks, and the worn "old" look... poker cards... that sort of thing. It's pretty neat!
The handsome penguin in the photos with me is Kalso <3
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Posted Jan 30, 2012, 3:52 am Last edited Jan 30, 2012, 3:54 am by klubwerks
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Takamatsu, Japan - 3rd March 2012
By: hanachan
Doll Festival - Hina Matsuri
March 3rd is the Girls' Day in Japan. It is also known as Hina Matsuri. It means "Doll Festival".
hanachan displays beautiful dolls representing Emperor and Empress in ancient court costumes. This is the tradition that parents pray for their girls' growth and happiness.
Boys? Don't worry, May 5th is the day of Boy's Festival It is also the day to celebrate the healthy growth of children.
Families with boys display Samurai dolls then
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Posted Mar 17, 2012, 12:22 pm
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Kurashiki, Okayama pref., Japan - 11th March 2012
By: hanachan
We came to Kurashiki-city, Okayama pref.
Our train ran across the Seto Ohashi Bridge over the Inland Sea. Unfortunately we saw nothing out of the window in the stormy weather when the train was running on the sea.
This area is kept the old city view of Tokugawa Shogunate period. (17th-19th century)
There are many historical houses beside the canal. These were once used as warehouse of cotton.
"Kura" of the city's name means warehouse in Japanese.
Mom, what do you think about "JinRikisha(Rickshaw)"? Nice photos we took!
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Posted Mar 31, 2012, 6:29 am
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Hinomisaki, Shimane pref., Japan - 25th March 2012
By: hanachan
Hinomisaki is a cape in Izumo, Shimane prefecture, Japan.
Check View Map where I am We are far away from Takamatsu now.
Hinomisaki faces the Sea of Japan where blue sky and clear sea water are beautiful. The Hinomisaki Lighthouse is about 40m high, and is the highest of stone-build lighthouse in Asia. The guidebook says that the Lighthouse was selected as one of the World's One Hundred Most Historic Lighthouses
Near the lighthouse, there is Hinomisaki Shrine.
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Posted Apr 7, 2012, 5:50 am Last edited Apr 7, 2012, 5:53 am by hanachan
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Matsue, Shimane pref., Japan - 26th March 2012
By: hanachan
Matsue Castle
It's a pity the weather is bad
Near the castle, some old houses which once Samurai lived still remain.
Today they are renovated as restaurants and souvenir shops, and beautiful garden is opened to public.
more about Matsue Castle
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Posted Apr 21, 2012, 4:31 am
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Takamatsu Castle, Takamatsu, Japan - 8th April 2012
By: hanachan
Takamatsu Castle
This castle is also called Tamamo Castle. Main tower doesn't exist today. A few buildings still remain.
Sakura is blooming here also.
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Posted Apr 21, 2012, 6:14 am
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