China, by Tate

February 19, 2017February 19, 2017 christymarshall

Coming into China it was the country I was least excited about, but coming out it wasn’t so bad, but I had enough pollution and rancid smells. I was a little surprised to learn that the tap water is not safe to drink, I feel like China this great global power, would have their water situation pulled together. It was weird to see some of the tallest building in the world right next to apartments that looked like they could fall apart at any moment. On the first day my mom and little brother left for Shanghai Disneyland so my … Continue reading China, by Tate

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So much Shanghai- By Christy

February 8, 2017February 4, 2017 christymarshall

Shanghai is a lot. A ton of people. A mass of buildings. Unbelievably huge streets filled with all sorts of vehicles. It is somewhat overwhelming….an astonishing sea of humanity. And, all of it is in Mandarin. The masses shuffle along … Continue reading So much Shanghai- By Christy

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Japan treasures, by Lincoln

February 6, 2017February 6, 2017 christymarshall

Golden Pavilion brochure. Found in Kobe. The retired General of Kobe lived in this home. Fancy Japanese Ticket. Found in Kobe at the Golden Pavilion. It was snowing when we were at the Golden Pavilion. I tried green tea ice cream. I did not like it. After trying that flavor, I decided to have a vanilla flavored ice cream. It was much better. It was funny to eat ice cream while outside in the snow. This is a good luck charm that we purchased at the Golden Pavilion. This good luck charm is for success. … Continue reading Japan treasures, by Lincoln

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Shanghai, China- By Christy

February 6, 2017February 3, 2017 christymarshall

Hello to all! We have been traveling at an entirely different pace. 2 countries in less than 10 days. It has been a bit of a whirlwind. When we are not moving forward, we seem to find ourselves without wi-fi … Continue reading Shanghai, China- By Christy

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Thank you, Japan-by Christy

February 4, 2017 christymarshall

Who knew? Our first stop would create our family dialog for all of our upcoming travel. The beginning conversation. Kobe, Japan brought out the fire boats to escort us in. We were welcomed by 4 different colors of water spray … Continue reading Thank you, Japan-by Christy

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Japan-by Tate

February 3, 2017February 3, 2017 christymarshall

We left Kobe a few days ago, it felt our visit was too short. On the first day, we went to Kyoto as a family. Our first stop was the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto. When we got there it … Continue reading Japan-by Tate

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Still at Sea. Japan bound!- By Christy

January 22, 2017January 22, 2017 christymarshall

Travel log: We have traveled 5378 nautical miles since San Diego Lincoln- “Mommo, I really think I might be starting to like Tate.” Umm…..wow. “We like Tate as well,” we whispered close to his browned face…..we know to approach…quietly. We … Continue reading Still at Sea. Japan bound!- By Christy

Marshall Family's Grand Adventure

Spring 2017 Semester at Sea Voyage

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