Around the world honeymoon

czerwca - grudnia 2018

We set out to visit family in Canada, then Germany, and then head to Asia and back to North America. Czytaj więcej

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- Dzień 110
- sobota, 13 października 2018
- 21 °C
- Wysokość: 50 m
- Japonia Kyōto 34.98747, 135.7591834°59’15” N 135°45’33” E
Kyoto, Japan
13 października 2018, Japonia ⋅ 21 °C
An hour on the local train took us from Osaka to Kyoto!
After exiting Kyoto station we headed to where we thought our guesthouse was located. Google maps does not work in Japan, or at least the offline version, so we used another app and got a little lost! But we found it! We found our tent accommodation. We didn’t have a chance to try out a pod hotel, so this is the next quirkiest accommodation we could find!
After checking in, we went for a walk around the neighborhood and went up Kyoto tower, which gave us a birds-eye view of the city. From up there, we saw the main city temples in Kyoto and decided to check them out. The first was Higashihonganji temple, followed by Koshoji temple and Nishi-Hongan-ji and the famous Kara-mon gate. Finally, with our pleading, beating legs, we reached Toji temple, before heading back to our hostel and tenting with others in a small room!
We extended our Japanese creature and animal photo collection by taking pictures of the awesome, little monsters posted by companies, bus stops, train stops and parking lots. The next day, we walked across a bridge into a mountainside district with many temples, and saw women and men wearing kimonos. We ate sushi (of course!) and egg sandwich! And a variety of other treats, we had roll cakes, puff pastries, coated strawberries and really whatever was at the corner store. Czytaj więcej
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- Dzień 112
- poniedziałek, 15 października 2018
- 21 °C
- Wysokość: 50 m
- Japonia Fushimi Inari-taisha 34.9673, 135.7730334°58’2” N 135°46’23” E
Fushimi Inari or Fox Shrine, Kyoto
15 października 2018, Japonia ⋅ 21 °C
The most amazing time we had was seeing the Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, otherwise known as the Fox Shrine. The shrine is at the base of Mt. Inari. ‘Inari’ is the god of rice. The famous ‘Tori’ gates are orange-reddish in colour and there are at least a thousand of them, they lead up to the top of the mountain and are donated by companies and private individuals, which are supposed to bring good fortune in the business world. The fox is Inari’s messenger and protects the shrine from bad people that try to enter. The shrine was established in 711, but the main shrine was built in 1499.
Selina and I enjoyed the wonderful colours and writing on the gates, there are many areas to stop and take photos of bamboo overgrowth and stone sculptures. We decided to hike up the mountain and were surprised to find that the entire way was lined up with gates. After a few hours we reached the top, took a short break and began our descent again. It was a loop trail around the mountain. The hike up was on the West side and going down was on the North side. Therefore, going down it was colder, eerie and a small river ran next to the trail. Very beautiful, but it could also be a bit creepy at times.
While we have visited a lot of different Buddhist and Hinduism temples on our journey through Asia, we have not been to a Shino Shrine. Shintoism is a religion that started in Japan. It is very entangled with Buddhism in Japan. Buddhist temples are there for the worship of Buddha, Hinduism temples are there to worship the Gods, while shrines are places for Kamis. Kamis are spiritual creatures. Most of the time they come from the elements, nature, or such.
What a day! Well that’s all folks! Off to Tokyo via ‘Shinkansen’ (Bullet train!) See ya soon! Czytaj więcej
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- wtorek, 16 października 2018
- 20 °C
- Wysokość: 19 m
- Japonia Tōkyō Bus Station 35.6804, 139.7690235°40’49” N 139°46’8” E
Tokyo, Japan
16 października 2018, Japonia ⋅ 20 °C
The bullet train whizzed right on through to Tokyo.
After arriving, we took the Tokyo Metro and walked across a bridge to our guesthouse. We took a nice walk to the Tokyo Sky Tree that was close to our guesthouse, we didn’t go up, but we explored some quirky stores, including the Pokemon store, which was amazing!
The first day we explored the imperial palace grounds, walked through a financial district, and took photos at the Tokyo Metro. We went to the Akhibara district, which is famous for maid cafes, video games, and, of course, anime! Lots of neon lights popping out as far as the eye can see!
For the next day, we took a train across Tokyo to the Municipal Government building. Ugh, why would you go there? For a free view from the top of course! We waited in line and went to the North observatory and had a nice aerial view of Tokyo.
Afterwards, we walked through quiet neighbourhoods with vending machines and long deserted children’s swing sets. The slight eeriness crept away as we found Meiji Jingu. A Shinto shrine located in a beautiful forest park. From there, we walked through Hirajuku district, and off to Shibayu district. We took videos and photos of the busiest X-shaped cross street in the world. Finding our legs with incredible heaviness, a local Japanese man helped us get to Tokyo tower. It was a small version of the Eiffel tower. We took nice photos, and had to call it a day from there. But we did find a vending machine restaurant, where we could order Ramen and then sit down. It is considered polite to slurp your noodles as that implies you are enjoying the meal! So we slurped away, and listened to other slurps, it was a slurping good time.
The last day, oh so sad! We went up the Tokyo Sky Tree in the morning! We had a wonderful 360 degree view of Tokyo and took lots of photos while zooming in with the binoculars! Afterwards, we visited one of the oldest temples in the Asakusa district (where we stayed) and took many photos. This temple was called Senso-ji, which is a Buddhist temple. Senso-ji also has a Shinto shrine as well as a pagoda. According to legend, two fisherman found a statue in the water, and from then on devoted the area to Kannon the Goddess of Mercy. The entrance way is paved with many Japanese stores, and the melon cakes were mouth watering just to look at! Czytaj więcej
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- sobota, 20 października 2018
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Wysokość: 33 m
- Stany Zjednoczone International Market Place 21.27716, -157.8269121°16’38” N 157°49’37” W
Honolulu, Hawaii
20 października 2018, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
As we were looking to book a flight back to North America, most flights had a layover in Hawaii. So we thought, why only a layover? We decided to make Hawaii a stop on our journey.
After a red eye flight from Toyko we landed in Honolulu. The market has beautiful Banyan trees that are nested inside the mall, making it feel like a small forest!

Another day we took the bus to Diamond Head and hiked to the top. On top of the crater was an old military facility, with multiple bunkers which was cool. There were chickens running around and the view was pristine as you could see the shift in the emerald and blue colours of the ocean. It was interesting comparing Diamond Head to Mt. Bromo, as Diamond Head is no longer active, and the plants and trees have grown over it. Whereas Mt. Bromo is still active, and looks more like a deserted desert!

Our beach days consisted of borrowing floaties and snorkeling gear from the hotel. We relaxed in the water and were hit by small and bigger waves. Czytaj więcej
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- poniedziałek, 22 października 2018
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Wysokość: Poziom morza
- Stany Zjednoczone Hanauma Bay State Underwater Park 21.26904, -157.6937921°16’9” N 157°41’38” W
Hanauma Bay, Hawaii
22 października 2018, Stany Zjednoczone ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
We took the bus and arrived before watching a short video on how to be safe and protect the bay as you snorkel and swim. The entire bay was formed from a volcanic eruption, and now it is shaped like a horseshoe with turquoise colours as far as the eye can see. We had a nice time, finally getting the hang of snorkeling as we went out again and again! Lucky us, a large seal decided to take a rest in the sand and the lifeguards had to cordon off the area.
It is sad leaving, as we always say! Czytaj więcej
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- czwartek, 25 października 2018
- 29 °C
- Wysokość: 17 m
- Meksyk Plaza Grande de Merida 20.96713, -89.6237320°58’2” N 89°37’25” W
Mérida, Yucatan
25 października 2018, Meksyk ⋅ 29 °C
It wasn’t hard to pass the time as one of the most famous celebrations in Mexico was happening during our stay. The Day of the Dead, or in Spanish, ‘Dia de los Muertos.’ In Merida, and the Yucatan province they celebrate it a little differently and it is called Spirit’s Festival or ‘Paseo de las Animas.’ It replicates tradition and family life, including a procession that starts from Merida’s General Cemetery and ends at San Juan Park. The festivities are called Hanel Pixan (Feast of the Souls). There were events being held throughout our stay, and we visited at least half of them. This included the parade down central Merida, watching screaming girls and skeleton-painted faces. We visited the General Cemetery before the procession, enjoying one of the oldest cemeteries in Mexico. It was crazy busy, so luckily we scurried off a side street and walked back to our hotel after standing and waiting for almost three hours! We watched some comedy outside a catholic church, and walked by many different food stands. During this time we had lots of snacks, including churros, hamburgers and cheesy chocolate delights. A crazy combination, cheese and chocolate! But it was just okay, maybe we don’t have the taste buds for it!
Some highlights of our trip were the spectacular graffiti, giant Merida signs throughout the city centre, the hundreds of different colour doors and of course the food! We ate Papadzules, Relleno Negro tacos, both of which were Yucatan specialties. We found ourselves making fresh guacamole of course. We visited ‘Paseo de Montejo’ street, a wide colonial style avenue with big sidewalks. Czytaj więcej
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- sobota, 3 listopada 2018
- 24 °C
- Wysokość: 19 m
- Meksyk Playa Mamitas 20.62956, -87.0738820°37’46” N 87°4’26” W
Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo
3 listopada 2018, Meksyk ⋅ 24 °C
We walked into Playacar (a gated community) too visit the Xaman-Ha ruins which were left over from the ancient Maya civilization. We found some animals native to Mexico that we hadn’t seen before. Big iguanas and capybaras! Czytaj więcej
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- Dzień 137
- piątek, 9 listopada 2018
- 30 °C
- Wysokość: 30 m
- Meksyk El Castillo 20.68285, -88.5687420°40’58” N 88°34’7” W
World Wonder Chichén-Itzá, Yucatan
9 listopada 2018, Meksyk ⋅ 30 °C
Our bus from Playa del Carmen has arrived at Chichen Itza, right in the parking lot. After buying tickets, we went into the hot, humid temple grounds and were immediately swamped with countless trinkets dancing in-front of our face. Jaguar sounds, hammocks, obsidian knives, replica temple souvenirs and more!
Chichen Itza was built by the Mayans during the Terminal Classic Period and is located in the Yucatan State of Mexico. Fun fact: After visiting the Mayan World Museum, we learned that the Yucatan Region is believed to be where the crater hit that wiped out almost all species, including the dinosaurs! They even narrowed the crater site down to a town in the Yucatan, called Chicxulub. Now we know the immense history of Yucatan, lets look at how old Chichen Itza is! It is said to have been used for almost 600 years straight starting in the year of 600 AD. The temple was beautiful, and we spent the afternoon taking lots of photos and walking the grounds. Having interest in the Mayan sport game, we were astounded at the area in which the games were held, and the stone opening that was used as a goal. Crazy fact, apparently the team captain from the losing team was sacrificed to the gods. Another favourite section of ours was a square-shaped stone surface covered with skulls on the facade of the stone.
During our two day stay, we went to the Ik-Kill Cenote twice, and were amazed at the freshwater sinkhole. The hanging vines and fresh water were spectacular, and descending down the stairs, felt like an Indiana Jones movie. Czytaj więcej
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- niedziela, 11 listopada 2018
- 33 °C
- Wysokość: 21 m
- Meksyk Mérida 20.98969, -89.6168520°59’23” N 89°37’1” W
Mérida, Yucatan
11 listopada 2018, Meksyk ⋅ 33 °C
Stop over in Merida again. This town was so beautiful and affordable that we decided to spend some more time here. We stayed another few days before departing to Campeche City.
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- czwartek, 22 listopada 2018
- 25 °C
- Wysokość: 11 m
- Meksyk Independance Square 19.84376, -90.5369819°50’38” N 90°32’13” W
Colourful Campeche, Mexico
22 listopada 2018, Meksyk ⋅ 25 °C
A short bus ride from Merida brought us to Campeche! Campeche is the state and the city name. Officially, the city is called ‘San Francisco de Campeche.’ But no one seems to use the full name. The name ‘Cam Pech’ is the original name from the former settlement of the Mayans.
Exiting the city walls, and braving the seawall where pirates had once plundered we watched the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico.
The next few days we visited small museums attached to the ancient garrisons, scaled the ancient walls and we visited a small mosquito infested garden. We ate pizza, tortas, drank sangria and enjoyed walking up and down ‘Calle 59’ which is a street closed off from traffic.
One day before noon, we rented bikes and headed to Fort San Miguel, after realizing the seawall had turned into a main street, we were in what looked like suburbs so we checked our map. This prompted us to discover that the fort was closed for the day! Do your research folks! Oh well, we still found the road leading up, locked our bikes and trekked up towards the fort. It was closed for renovations, but we did find invaders in the fort! At least five large iguanas were scaling the grounds, and one was looking out from the top as if it was the leader of its pack. Kind of cool! Czytaj więcej
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