American Airlines Flagship Lounge -- Chicago, IL

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

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

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.