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The Johnsons' Journeys
The travel blog of Bryan & Katie Johnson


Ryan & Cady's Trip Where Everything Went Wrong: Gibraltar & Southern Spain
It's been a while since we have enjoyed a vacation with Ryan and Cady! You may remember these two ventured across the Pacific to join us...

Katie Johnson
Apr 8, 202414 min read


Seeing the Sights In Setenil de las Bodegas
It's been a while since we enjoyed a day trip with Jaime Parker, so with a free weekend on both our calendars, we picked Jaime up at 9 am...

Katie Johnson
Mar 12, 20243 min read


Katie Stays Busy at DGF Elementary School
Living in Spain has been great, but part of me has missed being in a school and sharing my passion. I knew I lucked out in Sasebo when I...

Katie Johnson
Mar 11, 20243 min read


Canary Islands: A Sunny President's Day Weekend Getaway
Back in December, I got another email from Vueling Airlines promoting cheaper flights, so I started working on our President's Day...

Katie Johnson
Feb 26, 20244 min read


Winter In Rota: Dog Days, Long Walks & Carnaval
Winter in Rota has been a mild one! With temperatures averaging in the 60s, it's been nice to enjoy beach walks in a sweatshirt while...

Katie Johnson
Feb 25, 20243 min read


Checkin' Out Czech Republic: Prague, Terezín & Kutna Hora
After enjoying our time in Nuremberg, Germany, and then a lovely day in the Medieval town of Český Krumlov, Czechia, we were eager to...

Bryan Johnson
Feb 13, 202418 min read


Roamin' Round Rome-Part 3: Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica & Michelangelos Galore
I'm not sure if you can tell from our last two posts but we have crammed a TON into our first two days in Rome. Today is our last full...

Katie Johnson
Jan 28, 20248 min read


Feliz Naughty Dog: Our First Christmas In Rota
Hugo and Reynolds here! Feliz Naughty Dog (or something like that) from your favorite two Spanish dogs! Christmas is over and now it's...

Hugo & Reynolds
Jan 6, 20244 min read


Sweet Caroline! Home for the Holidays
The military approved 9 days of leave for Bryan and I to visit North Carolina at the beginning of December! With back-to-back overseas...

Bryan & Katie
Dec 25, 20238 min read


Thanksgiving on Duty: Dog Playdates & Christmas Decorating!
Hugo here! This fall has been packed with Dad building relationships at work, Mom enjoying her daily beach walks, random weekend outings...

Hugo & Reynolds
Nov 29, 20234 min read


Night at Rota's Oktoberfest, Day Trip to Tarifa
It's not really October if it doesn't include an Oktoberfest event- and since this October has been filled with Hugo healing from his...

Katie Johnson
Oct 26, 20233 min read


Go, España! Our First Fútbol Game
With Sabrina and Caleb's wedding quickly approaching, it was time to get serious about suit shopping. Currently the only black "suit" I...

Bryan Johnson
Oct 24, 20233 min read


Our Little Frankenstein: Hugo's Surgery
Hey peeps! Hugo here! So on September 27, Mom took me for a car ride and left sissy at home! Boy, do I love one-on-one time with Mom! We...

Hugo & Reynolds
Oct 19, 20234 min read


Holy Moly They Found Our Stuff!
Hugo and Reynolds here! As you may remember, back when we lived in Sasebo, these strangers came and stole all our stuff while Dad sat by...

Hugo & Reynolds
Sep 4, 20233 min read


Granada: Alhambra & A Lotta Exploring with Pups
Hugo & Reynolds here!!!! So guess what happened- our landlord, Señora Julia, told Mom and Dad she was going to fumigate the house for...

Hugo & Reynolds
Aug 11, 20239 min read


Revving Up for a Life in Rota
After arriving in Spain nearly four weeks ago, I figured it is time to send out a quick update on things Katie and I have done! During...

Bryan Johnson
Aug 10, 20234 min read


Kicking Off Day Trip Explorations in Cadiz
I have been here almost two months and I wasn't letting another weekend go by without a day trip now that Bryan has arrived! Yes, the man...

Katie Johnson
Jul 27, 20237 min read


The Family is Finally Together: B Made it to Spain!
With Gram's trip behind me, I have a few days to pass the time until Bryan arrives in our new home! After deep-cleaning the house, I...

Katie Johnson
Jul 22, 20232 min read


Goodness, Gracious! Gram's Our First Visitor!
In the midst of moving from the Navy Lodge to our new home, my mom mentioned that now would be the perfect time for Gram to come visit....

Katie Johnson
Jul 21, 20235 min read


We Made it Home: Reynolds' Version
Hey there, people! It's me, Reynolds! You may have recently read that we moved! For some reason, Mom didn't think the one-room apartment...

Hugo & Reynolds
Jul 1, 20233 min read
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