Cherry Blossom Monkey
It was the end of an era. Literally. On Tuesday Emperor Akihito abdicated the Chrysanthemum Throne in favor of his
Hey There, Hokkaido
After a day and night sail from Tokyo, Kongo arrived at Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido, and docked at the port
Monkey on a Wine Dark Sea
After two days in Tokyo, Kongo is back at sea. Embarkation on the Amazara Quest was easy and painless. Kongo ate
Fog, Rain, and Shinto Temples
So how bad can weather be on an outing in Japan? Pretty bad if you’re hoping to take some cool
Tokyo Monkey
Kongo is in Japan. Kon’nichiwa! After an 11 hour flight from LAX the traveling simian and Mrs. Kongo arrived in
Malibu Canyon
Last November a monster fire called Woolsey started in the Santa Susanna mountains north of Simi Valley and churned its
Pompeii in Simi Valley
Ancient Pompeii is one of those places that people today find endlessly intriguing. This Roman city, a prosperous vacation destination
Exploring The Huntington’s Gardens
With granddaughter #3 visiting from Florida for an early start to Christmas, Kongo’s tribe set out for The Huntington in
After the Fires
Recent wildfires in Southern California burned about 100,000 acres of the Santa Monica mountains surrounding Kongo’s home west of Los
Fishing Monkey
So the monkey has been through a few adventures in the past couple of months. He finished a backyard remodel,
Fair Monkey
Kongo loves county fairs. There’s something about hot, sultry August afternoons, the smell of cotton candy, the carnival barkers, and
A Walk in LA
Los Angeles isn’t really known as a walking city. Sure, you CAN walk there but this is the land of
