by Jamie Creed | Asia, Hotel, Life of Creed, Phuket, Thailand, Travel
After some research and talking to a few of B’s co-workers. We decided to stay at Katathani Phuket Beach Resort for our family vacation. The reviews online were mixed, but the website displayed beautiful hotel rooms, beautiful grounds, 6 pools, spa, 6...
by Jamie Creed | Adoption, Asia, Bangkok, Life of Creed, Phuket, Thailand, Travel
Vacation has started! Welcome to Thailand! Landing in Bangkok International Airport all I could think was I am in Thailand. We came to Thailand for vacation, as this is my “motherland”. This is where my birth mother was born and raised. One person in...
by Jamie Creed | Asia, Kamakura, Life of Creed, Nippon Explorer, Temples & Shrines
Last week toddler girl and I, along with a friend and her toddler went in search of the big white statue I seen many times when riding the JR Yokosuka line. The statue is the Goddess of Mercy Ofuna Kannon-ji and is located in Kamakura. After having lunch in Yokohama,...
by Jamie Creed | Nippon Explorer, Asia, Shopping, Yokosuka
In search of some glasses while living near Yokosuka Naval Base? I found a place with quick turn-away and great prices. You have to check out Zoff Eyeglass Store in Yokosuka. Let me backtrack to the start of the why I went in search of a place off base for glasses. B...
by Jamie Creed | Homeschool, Asia, Field Trip Ideas, Infants & Toddlers, Life of Creed, Nippon Explorer, Science, Things to Do with Kids, Tokyo, Zoos
Last week toddler girl and I, along with my friend Kim and her three kids took a trip to the zoo. Ueno Zoo in Tokyo was the zoo we made plans to take the kiddos to. Toddler girl and I did some reviews of the different animals at the zoo. Also, learning a little bit...
by Jamie Creed | Homeschool, Aquarium, Asia, Field Trip Ideas, Life of Creed, Nippon Explorer, Science, Travel, Zushi
This past Sunday, toddler girl wanted to go to the aquarium. We drove to the Enoshima Aquarium, located near Enoshima Island. It is a very easy drive if you are coming from Zushi. You can find directions by train or car on the aquariums website. The drive along the...