Postcards from abroad
Thank you all so much for sharing our travels with us. We have so enjoyed having your comments and knowing that you were looking at the pictures even if you were not so vocal, so to speak. The first image is a wish for you all, written on an oyster shell at a temple in… Continue reading Farewell from Japan
Sue flew back to the UK yesterday and I return later today. As usual. I wondered around with my eyes greedy with images. A few to share - the first is a wonderful Japanese contradiction; the second a testament to Japanese social responsibility; and the third the view from the 43rd floor of the Tokyo… Continue reading The final Tokyo images before our farewell blog
We were just catching up on the blog when Sue caught sight of the moon appearing next to the Skytree which we see so clearly from our hotel window. So we wanted to enjoy it with you all.
On Josh’s recommendation, we took the train to Kamakura, only a short ride on the suburban train system but on the coast and full of temples. Having visions of a lovely leaf-strewn walk under the autumn trees, we set off up this hugely steep path. (My Fitbit claims I walked up the equivalent of 52… Continue reading A hike through the mountain with temples and trees to boot
Oh dear! I got told off this morning for trying to take a picture of some very sweet kids playing football beside the river - their nursery school assistant had obviously been trained. So,you will have to make do with a collection of signs from the last couple of days -that way, I won't cause… Continue reading Signs instead of people