Iwakuni, Yamaguchi (Japan)

[itinerary uncertain (short legs; probably NAF Atsugi to Iwakuni MCAS) - flying with Brant - staying at CBH NAF Atsugi]

Atsugi, Honshu (Japan)

[got a haircut on base this morning and then picked up groceries at the Commissary (1025L) - sent some post cards - staying at CBH NAF Atsugi]

Okinawa (Japan)

Before our mission today, I ate breakfast at McDonalds.  [itinerary uncertain (Brant and I probably flew from NAF Atsugi to Kadena Air Base and back - I got to visit with John & Ann and see Duncan and Declan in Okinawa)].  Staying at CBH NAF Atsugi.

Tumon Bay, Guam (USA)

Woke up early in Tumon Bay.  Ate breakfast at one of the hotel restaurants.  Since it wasn't my day to fly, I took advantage of the many water slides in the PIC. It was a fun way to pass the time! Ate lunch buffet at Toryu (Chinese Fusion) at the hotel (1145L). Called Nicky.  We finally headed back to Andersen Air Force Base and left Guam (bound for Japan) in the early afternoon.  Arrived on the Japanese Mainland in the evening (dark) and landed at NAF Atsugi.  Checked into the CBH, where I'll be spending the rest of the month.

Tumon Bay, Guam (USA)

Still flying with Brant (continuation from Hawaii & Wake Island).  With a brand new day (Date Line) and the time changes, we arrived at Andersen Air Force Base late in the afternoon on August 20.  We got another treat then - to stay in the Pacific Islands Club (PIC) on Tumon Bay.  Wow - what a resort!  I had a great dinner in one of their restaurants.  We'll be leaving in the afternoon tomorrow...

Wake Island (USA)

Ate breakfast at Denny's this morning.  Checked out of the Outrigger Reef Hotel early and headed back to Hickam Field.  After getting the aircraft ready, we left Hawaii and headed west.  I'd heard of Wake Island (World War II history studies), but I never thought I would get to visit. After about four hours of flight time from Honolulu, it was amazing to see this little sand-bar looking island pop up out of the blue... Before landing, we took an tour (flew around the whole island). Lunch was a box of Thai noodles and chicken - very good. A typhoon was standing in the way of our route to Japan, so Brant and Keith decided we should fly over to Guam.  After getting permission from Home Base, we departed Wake and flew west. [skipped a day in my life because we crossed the International Date Line before landing]

Honolulu, HI (USA)

[WESTPAC Detachment] Day went well - good weather all the way to Hawaii [via Travis AFB or Moffett Field]. We landed at the famous Hickam Field, which is the military side of Honolulu International Airport (on Oahu).  This was my first time In Hawaii - and it makes my 50th state! I was always hoping to get them all, but it took a long time... We arrived kind of late - I only had enough time to have a few Mai Tais at some nearby watering holes (including Duke's Canoe Club). Our hotel (Outrigger Reef) is a nice place but it has kind of confusing towers after you've had a few...

[Marietta, GA (USA)]

[itinerary uncertain (rescue mission to Little Rock, Arkansas ?) - flew with Mike L.]

Greenville, SC (USA)

[ferry with Clay - Greenville - drive back]

[Atlanta], GA (USA)

[American Adventures - children's fun-park - Carolyn visiting]