On board.
September 20, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌬 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. TokyoRead more
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 sweepingRead more
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 wasRead more
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 withRead more
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 theRead more
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 cherryRead more