AvustralyaState of VictoriaMildura Shire34°55’24” S 142°11’15” E
20 Eylül 2023, Avustralya ⋅ 🌬 19 °C
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.
AvustralyaState of VictoriaHumeMelbourne Airport37°40’6” S 144°50’47” E
JaponyaTokyo PrefectureMinato-kuHamamatsuchōDaimon Eki35°39’30” N 139°45’25” E
22 Eylül 2023, Japonya ⋅ 🌧 24 °C
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. TokyoOkumaya devam et
JaponyaTokyo PrefectureShibuya-kuYoyogikamizonochoMinami Ike35°40’32” N 139°41’59” E
22 Eylül 2023, Japonya ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
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 sweepingOkumaya devam et
23 Eylül 2023, Japonya ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
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 wasOkumaya devam et
JaponyaIshikawa-kenNaruwamachi36°34’41” N 136°39’49” E
24 Eylül 2023, Japonya ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
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 onceOkumaya devam et
JaponyaGifuŌno GunHatotani36°16’29” N 136°53’58” E
25 Eylül 2023, Japonya ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
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 withOkumaya devam et
Gezgin A side of Japan we don't usually see! How many pages were created?? I loved doing paper making with the kids!
Gezgin A very different style of paper making. Water has a glutinous mix from the fibers of the mulberry bush. Only made one sheet larger than a placemat.
Gezgin A time to toast Sue.... what would have been her 85th birthday! We thank Sue for her friendship & happy memories.... Enjoy a glass of bubbles & some chocolate! Sue would be enthusiastic follower of your Japanese adventure... Cheers xox
JaponyaIshikawa-kenMameda-honmachi36°33’58” N 136°38’60” E
26 Eylül 2023, Japonya ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
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 theOkumaya devam et
JaponyaIshikawa-kenMameda-honmachi36°33’49” N 136°39’4” E
27 Eylül 2023, Japonya ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
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 fabricOkumaya devam et
JaponyaKyoto PrefectureKyōto-shiKeageNanzen-ji35°0’37” N 135°47’43” E
28 Eylül 2023, Japonya ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
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 cherryOkumaya devam et
