The Summary, The Favs, The Awards
No trip would be complete without a quick snapshot of our favorite memories, a few last pics, and of course (for those of you who know Annie, this will make complete sense)…the awards.
The Summary
32 days, 11 flights, 11 hotels
18 movies watched on planes
864 photos taken
1 hiking wipeout = a mud-covered pair of pants that had to be thrown away
1 pair of sneakers left behind; another better fitting pair found
1 pair of ballet flats “lost” (long story)
10+ pounds gained
(Only) 2 arguments! (please know that neither of these were Annie’s fault…says Annie)
The Favs
Annie
Morning yoga looking at the ocean in Hawaii
The bullet train in Japan
The onsen bath at the Roka Ryokan
Having Chris and Jennie travel in Japan at the same time
The lounge at the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore
Everything about our entire stay at Hurawalhi (except for Annie getting heat exhaustion one day – that sun is no joke!)
Hiking through the forest in Sintra
Learning about cork (it’s not just for wine - it’s used by NASA!)
The incredible Vila Vita Parc in the Algarve
Michael
The sushi bar at the hotel in Kauai
7-11s in Japan
Weird snacks from 7-11 are the best!
Japanese toilets
The Roketsu cloth dying experience
The Tokyo metro
Learning about sake
The great temple race with Chris in Kyoto
Snorkeling with the turtles in the Maldives
The food tours in Porto and Lagos
The Awards
Best ride to the airport – Honolulu, HI
This was 100% not planned.
Best hotels – Roka Ryokan in Naoshima and The Park Hyatt Tokyo
Best resorts – Hurawalhi and Vila Vita Parc
Best breakfast - Roka Ryokan in Naoshima
Best lunch – eating like a local in Porto, Portugal (Gazela and Conga)
Best dinner – 5.8 at Hurawalhi
Best surprise – thank you Melissa, Rob, and Aidan for the thoughtful and delicious gift you sent to our room in Kyoto!
Best sister/Best niece – Tracey and Miami Ani for taking care of Annie’s dad.
Best travel agent – Beth Washington and everyone at the Getaway Guild for helping us plan this epic adventure! (https://www.getawayguild.com)
This was the very first pic we took on this trip and is a perfect last pic to post!
Thanks for being Burglars! Until next time…