Penguin on the Road

Bavarian Village -- Leavenworth, WA

2011-05-29T01:26:00.000-07:00

In April we took a trip for the weekend to Leavenworth, WA. See?

That nice lady is holding me.

It's supposed to look like someplace in Germany, but Cromely hasn't taken me there yet, so I'm not sure.

They did have other statues. This man's goat doesn't look soft.

It was a good day. I got to have two sancks!

Hurricane Ridge Road -- Olympic National Park

2011-03-19T18:41:00.000-07:00

You saw my pictures from this trip in the post below. The exciting part is that I got to drive part of it!

Hurricane Ridge -- Olympic National Park

2011-01-20T09:00:00.000-08:00

We took a trip to Hurrican Ridge. Cromely had to do some hiking. That looked hard. I just stayed in my pocket when it wasn't picture time. It was windy so Cromely made me hang on tight.. I saw some really pretty areas.

Here I am pretending to climb the hill. It's hard.

I saw other birds and asked if I could try flying.

Phew! That's a lot of work. If I can't travel first class, I think I travel like this.

Cromely, The Shoebox Chef, and I had a great time on the mountain.

Olympic Game Farm -- Sequim, WA

2011-01-13T09:00:00.000-08:00

This was a fun trip. I got to ride in the car the whole time and didn't get X-Rayed once. I even got to see thse bears. They were neat and ate lots of bread.

Big Miles

2011-01-06T09:00:00.000-08:00

I got to be a Giant! I must have been 20' tall! Here I am next to some houses.

Reconnecting with the cats

2010-12-30T09:00:00.000-08:00

While I was in Jackson, I check in with some old friends.

Burnie said hi, but I think I was keeping him from his nap.

He wanted to get back to sleep. I understand that. He sleeps even more than I do.

Crash greeted me very formally.

But before I knew it, we were sharing all sorts of secrets again.

Crash and Burnie are a little different than the other animals I know. They're furry and soft like the bears and penguins at home, but they're warm and breath like Cromely. They're a little skittish though.

Merry Christmas! From Jackson, NJ

2010-12-25T02:08:00.000-08:00

Isn't this a pretty tree?

Look in the middle. That's me!

When I'm at home I spend time under a big penguin's wing, unless it's Christmas time, because then I sit in a tree with lots of little penguins. On this trip I got to visit an even bigger tree. It has fewer penguins, but it does have lots of pretty ornaments. Cromely says some of them are even older than he is. That's old.

It was fun hanging out in there, but now it's time to go back to work and help Cromely wrap presents.

Have a wonderful Christmas with lots of ice creams!

Does -- Hot Springs, AR

2010-11-26T02:18:00.000-08:00

Cromely took us to Arkansas in June. I don't know why. It was so hot I had to take off my scarf.

AA170 -- Somewhere over the Pacific

2010-11-19T02:15:00.000-08:00

Japan was great, but eventually it was time to go home. Maybe I'll go back again someday. There's lots more ice cream to try.

Gonpachi in Odaiba -- Tokyo, Japan

2010-11-12T02:10:00.000-08:00

This restaurant had very different seats.

This neat guy was keeping an eye on things outside.

Fuji TV Building on Odaiba -- Tokyo, Japan

2010-11-05T02:05:00.000-07:00

This is the Fuji TV building on an island.

See that ball? I was in there! That's where this picture comes from:

Asakusa --- Tokyo, Japan

2010-10-29T02:01:00.000-07:00

The crowds were crazy here. It's part shopping center and part shrine.

Hachiko -- Tokyo, Japan

2010-10-22T01:53:00.000-07:00

I made a friend! He was kind of sad, though.

His name is Hachiko. He used to go to the train station every day to meet his human. One day, his human got really sick and stopped coming back. Hachiko still went there everyday to meet him even though he never came back again. His story is here.

Ice Cream and Photography in Ebisu -- Tokyo, Japan

2010-10-15T01:49:00.000-07:00

Cromely went to a Photography Museum. Later we went to an ice cream shop. I had a Matcha ice cream cone. Cromely said they make tea from that, too, but don't care for tea. The Matcha we different, but kind of good. I think I want some more.

Omotesando Hills Mall -- Tokyo, Japan

2010-10-08T01:37:00.000-07:00

We walked around the stores until it was snack time. I like the fancy tray. I got to try two types!

Four Seasons BBQ -- Tokyo, Japan

2010-10-01T01:34:00.000-07:00

Cromely's lunch was cooked on that big stone thing. My lunch came in a pretty, blue bowl.

Meiji Jingu Gyoen near Harajuku -- Tokyo, Japan

2010-09-26T01:14:00.000-07:00

This is a special garden at the Meiji Shrine. There was also a well you could wait an hour to see, but we didn't do that.

The best part was the cafe. They had snacks in a machine! It was a great way to cool off after a hot day.

Nijubashi Bridge -- Tokyo Japan

2010-09-19T01:08:00.000-07:00

This is as close as I got to the palace. People say you can get closer if you are there on the right day.

Four Seasons -- Tokyo, Japan

2010-09-12T00:59:00.000-07:00

Do you know who this is?

His name is Ebisu.

Cromely read a plaque to me. It said:

Ebisu: He is a god of inviting good fortune while keeping away calamities, especially safety and prosperity of transportation, fishery and commerce. He is a guardian deity of the people who enjoy fishing, sailing and scuba diving

Conrad Hotel Lounge -- Tokyo, Japan

2010-09-05T00:23:00.000-07:00

Sometimes it's nice to get out of the room and still relax. This is the Executive Lounge at the Conrad Hotel where we stayed.

There were some other animals waiting for us in the room. You adopt them when you get a room at the hotel. They seemed nice, but they talked kind of weird.

AA153 First Class Cabin -- Somewhere over the Pacific Ocean

2010-08-28T00:11:00.000-07:00

When I went to Japan, I took a First Class seat. I also took a buddy who wanted an adventure. His name is Puff. He does't have a blog, but he does have a small tree.

We sat in a big seat all to ourselves. The blanket was fluffier than what I usually get on a plane.

Puff thinks I always travel like this now. It's not true. Most flights I don't want to leave Cromely's pocket. Planes are sometime icky.

But not this one. Late at night I even got a snack. Puff slept through it. He doesn't like Penguin snacks. I don't know what he eats.

After that it was bedtime. I had to rest up for my big adventure.

American Airlines Flagship Lounge -- Chicago, IL

2010-08-21T00:01:00.000-07:00

Normally, when Cromely and I go to ORD, its loud and crowded and busy and our flight is late. When we went to Japan, our flight was still late (it was still ORD, of course) but there was a special room for us this time.

There were lots of pretty snacks, but they didn't smell like ice cream.

Family Photo -- Seattle, WA

2010-08-14T23:58:00.000-07:00

Before I went to Japan, I wanted a family picture. It was going to be a long trip a long way away.

Hoover Dam -- Nevada/Arizona

2010-08-07T23:51:00.000-07:00

It was hot here, but I didn't go swimming. Cromely said that water is why Vegas is so bright at night but I'm not sure he know what he's talking about.

Tempe Mission Palms -- Tempe, AZ

2010-07-31T23:48:00.001-07:00

Some people say Arizona is really hot. I don't know. I thought it was really comfy.

Butchart Gardens -- Victoria, BC

2010-05-11T23:05:00.000-07:00

I've been all over the place this year, but it's usually been places I've been before. Cromely says this trip is different! We're going to Japan. That's far away. Cromely says its near where I come from -- a place called China. I immigrated to the US in a box with lots of other Penguins. But I don't remember anything from the years BC (before Cromely).

But I just remembered I never showed you this! When we went to Canada (which is different like Japan, but not really) I made a friend. He wasn't real soft and didn't say much, but we had a good time. This was at Butchart Gardens. We saw lots of flowers, too.

Airport Hilton -- St. Louis, MO

2010-03-22T02:48:00.000-07:00

We stayed at a hotel that had old pictures on the wall. Cromely said flying was much nicer years ago. People had more space and got dressed up. If I flew then, I would need to iron my scarf! And I don't like that. Cromely sometimes uses an iron in the hotel room and he always makes sure I sit far away. It makes weird sound.

Here I am with the flight crew.

Here I am with some equipment.

I got a window seat!

End Table Spa -- Seattle, WA

2010-03-06T22:41:00.000-08:00

Traveling the country is fun, but sometimes you just need a spa day to recover. A couple weeks ago, I had my first bath! The hair dryer was lots of fun.

American Airlines -- 38,000 Feet, USA

2010-02-18T22:21:00.000-08:00

It's been a busy travel year. But this is a great way to end it. Cromely and I flew back to Seattle on New Year's Eve in First Class. I like First Class. I sometimes get snacks!

Admirals Club -- Santa Ana, CA

2010-01-03T18:29:00.000-08:00

Airports are tiring. I like to go to the lounge when I can. Here I am and John Wayne airport. They didn't have any ice cream, though.

Scribner Statue -- Santa Cruz, CA

2009-09-25T20:55:00.000-07:00

After a few days in San Francisco, we drove to Southern California and stopped for lunch in Santa Cruz.

Hilton -- San Francisco, CA

2009-09-20T20:31:00.000-07:00

Cromely and I stayed at the Hilton on O'Farrell when we went to San Francisco in June. We were there for a Sun Jave One tradeshow. I found out later there was another Tundry in there too! I didn't see him, though. He seems more talkative than I.

Anyway, this was my view.

Here I am with the Transamerica Tower growing from my head. He he.

I got tired while taking pictures and took a rest.

Rest is nice, but sometimes you can't beat a nap. Travel is hard!

Central North Carolina

2009-08-21T17:28:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago we drove from Clemson, SC to Blacksburg, VA. I got to ride in the car! I like the car more than the plane. It's more roomy. It's a first class trip.

Greenville Airport -- Greeville, SC

2009-08-14T17:25:00.000-07:00

Here I am on the Riviera!

Ha ha. No, it's just an airport. But it's a nice airport.

Reagan Airport -- Washington, DC

2009-08-07T17:23:00.000-07:00

We went all the way to Washington in June. It was really hot. Here I am at the airport. If you look closely, you can see monuments over my head!

SNA Admiral's Club -- Irvine, CA

2009-07-30T17:20:00.000-07:00

Airports are busy places and we go to Irvine a lot. This time, Cromely's friend got us into the Admiral's Club -- the airport lounge. It's much nicer up here.

Battery Park -- New York, NY

2009-05-02T01:49:00.000-07:00

It was a cold morning in March, when we stopped by to see the Statue of Liberty. I'm glad I had my scarf.

Bellagio -- Las Vegas, NV

2009-04-17T02:01:00.000-07:00

Yay! Cromely and the GF took me to the Bellagio Breakfast Buffet. I had ice cream!

Laumeier Sculpture Park -- St.. Louis, MO

2009-02-20T01:19:00.000-08:00

It was cold in St. Louis this time. I'm glad I had my scarf. Last time I was here it was much warmer.

Cromely listened to something called the ate-ees station. They didn't seem hungry to me. One person kept saying, "I always feel like / Somebody's watching me..."

I guess this is what he meant.

McCarran -- Las Vegas, NV

2009-02-16T01:15:00.001-08:00

No place in the world looks like Las Vegas -- even from the airport!

The Couch -- Jackson, NJ

2009-01-05T03:16:00.000-08:00

During my last trip, I made a new friend.

His name is Burnie. He's soft and warm. He sometimes looks mean, but he's just tired. So am I.

35,000 Feet -- Somewhere over the Mid West

2008-12-21T01:52:00.000-08:00

Cromely said that because we fly so much, they sometimes let us sit in the front of the plane and give us snacks. I like it up here.

The Boardwalk -- Redondo Beach, CA

2008-12-03T17:42:00.000-08:00

We went to the beach, but it was kind of chilly.

It was windy, too, so Cromely said I needed to wear a seatbelt. The only way I like to fly is with a boarding pass.

Corn Palace -- Mitchell, SD

2008-11-22T01:38:00.000-08:00

They covered the entire out side of the building with corn and grass!

DQ at the Airport -- Minneapolis, MN

2008-11-19T01:30:00.000-08:00

The next day were were back at the airport on the way home. I got a snack!

Marriott Courtyard -- Bloomington, MN

2008-11-16T01:00:00.000-08:00

Cromely and I got stuck in Minnesota for the night. I only got about 2 hours of sleep before Cromely made us get up and go back to the airport.

I really wasn't ready to go.

I-82 North, WA -- Scenic Turnout

2008-11-13T01:30:00.000-08:00

Travel by car takes longer, but I get to see more. And I get my own seat. And I don't have to sit in the bag. Or get an X-Ray.

Plus it's really pretty.

Ellensburg, WA -- Bar 14 Restrant

2008-11-10T01:21:00.000-08:00

It's important to stay fueled up on a road trip.

Seattle, WA -- Alaska Airlines Board Room

2008-10-27T01:29:00.000-07:00

Ahhhh. Nice and Quiet.

Portland, OR -- Powells Books

2008-10-23T01:26:00.000-07:00

I didn't get any books. They don't fit under my wing. Cromely got a bunch, though.

Ontario, CA -- ONT Airport

2008-10-07T01:24:00.001-07:00

This was my first time in this airport. It was really quiet. I took a nap.

Minneapolis, MN -- Mall of America

2008-09-24T21:03:00.000-07:00

These folks are Lego instead of fur. They are cute, but not as soft as I hoped.

He's the tall one. I don't think he would fit in the bag.

This is my favorite place.

After a long day of shopping, I talked Cromely into getting us a snack. Yum!

Monroe, WA -- Evergreen State Fair

2008-09-19T02:31:00.000-07:00

Here I am waiting for Weird Al. It rained a lot that night. I'm glad I got to stay in a bag that was warm and dry.

Mt. St. Helen's -- Southern Washington

2008-08-29T21:00:00.000-07:00

Northwest Trek -- Tacoma, WA

2008-08-26T21:00:00.000-07:00

The say this bear is stuffed, but he's not soft like the stuffed bears I know (Hi, Lunem, Mahina, and Torchlight!)

There's a wolverine back there. He was a little scary. I'm glad there's a fence here.

I like this moose.

There's a beaver in the back ground. He's trying to climb into something. Maybe it's his suitcase.

Radiohead Concert at the White River Amphitheater -- Auburn, WA

2008-08-23T21:00:00.000-07:00

This was a neat place. The music was pretty loud, though. I spent most of my time in a bag because there were soooo many people here.

D Concourse -- Salt Lake City, UT

2008-08-20T20:54:00.000-07:00

This is the plane that's taking me back to Seattle. A man near by said I must be a very special stuffed animal to get my picture taken like this.

Temple Square -- Salt Lake City, UT

2008-08-17T20:40:00.000-07:00

The Latter Day Saints Temple is pretty neat looking. And the fountain is nice, too. But I'm not going to swim today.

Washington Square Park -- Salt Lake City, UT

2008-08-14T20:31:00.000-07:00

Salt Lake City is filled with pretty flowers. They smell nice. It's a little warm, though.

Irvine, CA -- Gullivers

2008-08-12T21:05:00.001-07:00

This was a nice place. I chose ice cream instead of prime rib.

Roanoke, VA -- Airport

2008-07-29T01:18:00.000-07:00

The Roanoke airport is very quiet. I like the hills of Virginia in the back. I'm just glad I don't have to climb them.

Milwaukee, WI -- Harley Davidson Museum

2008-07-23T21:59:00.000-07:00

Fly in a backpack in planes is great, but maybe I should get my own wheels.

This is nice, bu t is it fast enough?

Hey! Where's the road?

The Shortster is more my speed.

Hmm. I don't have a license. Maybe I should find another way to ride.

Milwaukee, WI -- 10th floor of the Hilton

2008-07-20T21:57:00.000-07:00

This must be what it feels like to fly.

St. Charles, MO -- Catching some rays on the hood of a Mazda Tribute

2008-07-17T21:55:00.000-07:00

It's almost too hot for my scarf.

Detroit, MI -- DTW

2008-07-16T00:14:00.000-07:00

The plane is about to leave for Tokyo. Hmmm. Maybe someday.

Blacksburg, VA -- VA Tech

2008-07-10T00:12:00.000-07:00

San Antonio, TX -- The Alamo

2008-07-05T02:25:00.001-07:00

Las Vegas, NV Part II

2008-07-01T00:55:00.000-07:00

At the Venetian:

At the airport:

Las Vegas, NV Part 1

2008-06-27T00:38:00.000-07:00

At the Star Trek Experience

Dessert at Nine Fine Irishmen

San Diego, CA -- San Diego Convention Center

2008-06-04T03:43:00.000-07:00

Grand Forks, ND -- Near the airport

2008-05-28T03:40:00.000-07:00

Winona, MN -- Holiday Inn

2008-05-20T02:36:00.000-07:00

Columbus, OH -- White Castle for dinner

2008-05-15T02:35:00.000-07:00

OH/IN Border -- Inside the Waffle House

2008-05-13T02:33:00.000-07:00

Portand, OR -- Lloyd Center Doubletree

2008-05-03T02:19:00.000-07:00

Tulip Festival -- Mt Vernon, WA

2008-04-20T02:44:00.001-07:00

Grand Sierra Resort -- Reno, NV

2008-04-12T23:18:00.000-07:00

Carlsbad Beach -- 30 miles north of SAN

2008-03-05T01:52:00.000-08:00

Working in Torrance

2008-02-29T14:30:00.000-08:00

Travel isn't all fun and games.

With Sonny Bono Bust at PSP -- Palm Springs, CA

2008-02-25T23:41:00.000-08:00

LAX -- Los Angeles, CA

2008-02-21T14:20:00.000-08:00

Irvine, CA

2008-02-21T14:15:00.001-08:00