Kara in Knoxville

Hi everyone! It is Kara from Knoxville, Tennessee!  I am so exited to be in Knoxville.  I like the name Knoxville a lot.  It reminds me of something you might find in a Dr. Seuss book.   Knoxville has more than just a cool name though, it also has a lot of cool things to do.

First thing to mention is the Knoxville Marathon.  Had a nice run through the hills with my running pal.  Blue skies and cool air.

Another highlight was the Neyland Stadium. That is where the University of Tennessee football players (a.k.a The Volunteers) play football. According to some fans of the team I met at the stadium, it is like a shrine to them.  I am not sure if I would call the places I run shrines but I guess that's a football thing.  This area is also known for being the home of the 1982 World's Fair,  which 16 countries participated in.

We also visited the Sunsphere which in my opinion, looks like a golden disco ball on a stick. Originally built for the World's Fair, now you can go into the Sunsphere to check out the 360 degree view from the observation deck.
Knoxville = ***** :)

Take an elevator up to the observation deck...it's free!

Happy Easter from the Passing Dolls

Happy Easter everyone!

 It is Hisako and my friends Bunny, Hop and Flop representing the passing dolls.  So today we were just relaxing at home so we decided to bring to you the.... Easter Passing doll show!  For your first piece of entertainment some data that I collected around the house.

Sugar:
Me: Way too much
Hop:  a little too much
Flop: just right
Bunny: about 200 calories too much

Fun:
Me: 160%
Hop:150%
Flop:100%
Bunny:99.99%

For your next piece of entertainment each of my rabbit friends will tell you an Easter joke.
Hop: How does Easter end? With the letter R!
Flop: How many eggs can you put in an empty basket? 20! Just kidding the answer is 1 after that the basket would not be empty any more!
Bunny: Why did the Easter egg hide? It was a little chicken!
 Well thanks for reading our Easter passing doll show and have a Hoppy Easter!
Love, Hisako and Hop, Flop and Bunny 

Kara in Myrtle Beach

Hi everyone! 

It is Kara from Myrtle Beach.  Myrtle Beach is part of the The Grand Strand, a string of beaches 60 miles long. That is almost 3 marathons!  Myrtle Beach is a touristy area in South Carolina.  There are a ton of hotels, shops, golf courses, board walks, arcades and even an old fashioned amusement park.  Even though this sounds like a sunny beach adventure...it was cold! Not bad for running, good thing I brought my tights.  I thought that Myrtle Beach was cool! Rating: *****.

Relaxing in California

Hi there!  What's up everyone?  It is me Hisako, from California!
Today my friends and I decided to keep cool at the beach.  I do not know how to swim but my passing doll friend Missy says it is easy and I brought my favorite inner tube just in case.  When we got to the beach we began walking along the sand looking for a place to set up and we bumped into a seal!  He was really relaxed and happy talk about keeping cool at the beach.  If I was a seal I would hang out with that dude everyday! #Relaax!

Kara in Phoenix

Hi! It is Kara.  I am in Phoenix, the capitol of Arizona.  Everything is so beautiful.  I am here to do another marathon with my running friend.  It is called the Lost Dutchman Marathon.  It is hard to believe my friend and I are running another marathon, my legs are still tired from the last one.  I'm glad to be here though, because there are a lot of interesting stories connected to this marathon.

They are based on the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine.  One of the best stories I heard was that there is a ghost of a lost Dutchman who will kill anyone who comes looking for his mine.  OOOOHHHHH.  The mine is storied to be east of Phoenix, but I would highly recommend against going to look for it...
Vaarwel for now.

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Now I am in California.  It is the best, oh my gosh.  My adventure is off to a great start.  The  Monterey Bay Aquarium here in Monterey, California is amazing.  There were lots of fish (of course). And also otters, a kelp forest and lots of other cool stuff.  All the exhibits were so beautiful. It was almost like snorkeling.  My favorite was the jellyfish. They were so cool. Especially the clear ones just glubbing around in their tank. I wish I could do that!

The aquarium also had a area with awesome looking sea creatures made completely out of recycled trash, there were even trash jellyfish! Well the Monterey bay aquarium was pretty awesome and I would recommend it if you are ever in the area. Get ready for more awesome adventures.

Sayonara!  Hisako

Hisako in California

Hey there! It is me Hisako again!  I am going on my second adventure.  This time to...California!  I am most excited for the beach and having fun with my new friends.
The first thing I did with my friends was shopping.  Yay! I love to shop.  Before we got to California we had to get some warmer clothes, since it is January.  Burrr.  They did not have my size. But I fit very well in my friends pocket. It was actually pretty comfortable.

 Now that we are warm and cozy and comfortable it is time to get on the plane to California.  In the plane I enjoy the view from the window and listen to one of my favorite stories, Harry Potter!  I am very tired but I stay awake because I am too exited to sleep.
Finally, we have arrived in California.  It has been a long day and I am tired.  I am looking forward to the rest of my California adventures.  Till then, adios.