re: What’s was your favorite vacation?

Japan.

It wasn't cheap, but we had the luxury of staying at my sister's house on the naval base in Yokosuka for free, which saved us a lot of money, and it was only an hour away from Tokyo by train.

We did spring for hotels in Kyoto and Osaka, as well as a traditional ryokan in Tokyo.

Met the Nara Deer. Did a traditonal tea ceremony. We went to the fifth station on Mt. Fuji. The roads play music!

We also rented a place on Sado Island and had the most amazing experience on an oyster farm (Sado is known for oysters) and made some lifelong friends there.

We were fortunate enough to visit twice. It is truly a magical country and I miss it.