Tokyo
July 16-18, 2026: Our week-long trip — meticulously planned by Jason, with David lending a hand — kicked off in Tokyo: a short, jam-packed stay hitting the Tokyo…
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The Journal
Stories, discoveries, and reflections from life’s next chapter.
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Books & Reflection · Exploration · Insights · Travel
New Zealand Trip Summary (4/7/26-4/20/26)
Just back from two weeks in New Zealand with Alfred, Kat, Michael, Jessie, and David - and I’m still unpacking it all, literally and emotionally. We wound down…
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Books & Reflection · Exploration · Faith · Insights · Travel · Wellbeing
Auckland
April 19, 2026 - These past few days have not been easy - fever this morning, yet we pressed on through downtown Auckland, strolling the marina, climbing the…
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Rotorua to Auckland
April 18, 2026 - On our way back to Auckland, we stopped at the Agrodome — a highlight of the journey. We caught a lively farm show, toured…
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Creative Arts · Exploration · Travel
Tauranga, Rotorua & Taupo
April 15, 2026 - Eight days and 890 miles later, we said goodbye to the South Island and touched down in Auckland. A 2.5-hour drive brought us to…
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Books & Reflection · Creative Arts · Exploration · Insights · Travel
Christchurch
April 14, 2026 - Hagley Park, the Botanic Gardens, Victoria Square, the Art Gallery, a little shopping, and dinner at King of Snake - a day that moved…
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Timaru to Christchurch
April 13, 2026 - Left Timaru in the rearview. The road back to Christchurch wound past Farmers Corner, where sheep and alpacas roamed like they owned the place.…
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Exploration · Faith · Travel · Wellbeing
Lake Tekapo to Timaru
April 12, 2026 - We began the day at the Church of the Good Shepherd on the shores of Lake Tekapo. At the altar, a single plate-glass window…
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Queenstown to Lake Tekapo
April 11, 2026 - On our drive north from Queenstown to Lake Tekapo, we stopped at the Remarkables Market and happily stocked up on peach-sized apricots - fresh…
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