Another restless nights sleep, not from the jet lag this time, as our bodies finally seem to have joined us in the right time zone (yay) but from sleeping on the floor in the ryokan. We did, of course, have mattresses and so weren't literally on the floor. The mattresses were a tad on the thin side but were surprisingly comfy. I just think …
2016 Sushi & Sweep Japan trip. First Exodus trip for Nic & I since East Africa trip. Will be nice to sit back and let someone else do all the driving so that we can chillax and enjoy the scenery. We will be starting in Kyoto and finishing in Tokyo with an initial detour to Hiroshima. Looking forward to the food and culture and also getting some good snow monkey photographs.
Will add diary of events and photos when able.
Hope you enjoy the blog,
Mark & Nic xxx
Today we said ‘sayonara’ to Kyoto, leaving the main station (which is seriously impressive, offers the best views of Kyoto as its fifteen storeys high and has a roof that puts Kings Cross …
Another restless nights sleep, not from the jet lag this time, as our bodies finally seem to have joined us in the right time zone (yay) but from sleeping on the floor in the ryokan. We did, o…
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Sandra
How long are the days in Japan!!! You certainly pack a lot in! Sounds great. Can't wait to see the pictures. Can't believe you've been gone a week already.
Traditional Japanese breakfast this morning of beef, rice and miso soup. Had to get local train to Arashiyama with a bamboo grove which is a dead ringer for crouching tiger hidden dragon bambo…
Train journey to Nara, the old capital. A little over an hour to get there but nice to see the Japanese countryside.
Packed quite a lot in on the trip as Nara relatively compact and all within…
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Sandra
How long are the days in Japan!!! You certainly pack a lot in! Sounds great. Can't wait to see the pictures. Can't believe you've been gone a week already.
Sandra How long are the days in Japan!!! You certainly pack a lot in! Sounds great. Can't wait to see the pictures. Can't believe you've been gone a week already.