Wintry Japan: February 2018 (Part 1-Tokyo, on our own)
To paraphrase Dickens, it was the best of trips, it was the worst of trips. We love Japan, so much that this » Read more
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Japan, November 2016: Naoshima Island (Part 4)
Thursday, November 10, 2016 We took our leave of the MOPA group the day before on a decidely down note, thanks to » Read more
Water, water, everywhere…
We are water and water is life. It surrounds us and sustains us. Our planet, ourselves, are composed of and yet require » Read more
Japan: November, 2016 (Part 3-Kyoto)
After being sardined in the train in Tokyo en route to the shinkansen, it was a relief to arrive in Kyoto, where » Read more
November 2016: Japan (Part 2: Tokyo)
Thursday, November 3, 2016: After taking leave of Kanazawa, it was time to pick up the pace and switch gears: on to » Read more
November 2016: Japan (Part 1: Kanazawa)
Saturday, October 29, 2016-Sunday, October 30, 2016 In recent years, Japan has become a favorite destination. What’s not to like?! Besides an » Read more
2016 Highlights
It’s tough to pick a single image to represent a whole year! In the end, this image, taken in Ponto-cho, an atmospheric » Read more
Out & about Kyoto: April 2016 (Part 3)
Thursday, April 7, 2016 April showers bring rivers of flowers. That was our version, waking up on Thursday, April 7, 2016. The » Read more
Chasing cherry blossoms: Part 2 (Kyoto)
Monday, April 4, 2016 After an overnight recovery stay in Tokyo, we were on to Kyoto, hoping our timing for cherry blossoms » Read more
Chasing cherry blossoms: Part 1 (Tokyo)
Monday, April 4, 2016 In early April, 2016, we were perfectly positioned to partake in that most Japanese of pursuits: hanami, or » Read more