Hoover Dam -- Nevada/Arizona

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

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

Butchart Gardens -- Victoria, BC

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

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

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

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

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.