On board.
20. September 2023 in Australien ⋅ 🌬 19 °CVery comfort seats and great service. Love a good flight map. On route to Singapore one must have a Singapore Sling. Leaving Melbourne weather behind.
Very comfort seats and great service. Love a good flight map. On route to Singapore one must have a Singapore Sling. Leaving Melbourne weather behind.
Early morning arrival in Tokyo. Sunrise just before landing. Spent ages in immigration. Once we left our luggage at the hotel we then exchanged our JR vouchers for our actual rail tickets. TokyoWeiterlesen
Today we explored Meiji Shrine, which is in the center of a beautiful park which was a welcome relief from the heat Here we were treated to a wedding which was spectacular. A workman was busy sweepingWeiterlesen
Today set out to visit the Origami Workshop. Closed but the sign did say it was meant to open today. A disappointment but not to be thwarted we headed to Yanaka Ginza. This narrow shopping street wasWeiterlesen
Boarded the bullet train for Kanazawa. All very efficient. Had a view of Mt. Fuji as we left Tokyo. Arrival in Kanazawa. Impressed by the massive train station. Kanazawa Castle near our hotel was onceWeiterlesen
Today did a bus tour to Shirakawago, an historic village in the mountains about 2 hours out of Kanazawa. This world heritage site is made up of houses that are A frame about 3 stories and covered withWeiterlesen
Today a more relaxing day. Walked through the Samurai district. The houses ranged from those of the lowly to a large house of a Samurai overlord. The gardens were stunning. Many of the houses in theWeiterlesen
Now In Kyoto. How about buying your Gucci or Prada at the train station. Massive underground shopping and food mall. Saw these Kokodama bonsai at one of the stores In Kyoto. Cecilia found a fabricWeiterlesen
Today the Philosopher’s Walk. A peaceful walk along a canal with many temples and shrines. Slow going as it was very hot. Apparently in spring it is spectacular as the walk is lined with cherryWeiterlesen