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
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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
2015 Highlights
One of my favorite shows as a child was the Time Tunnel, in which a pop art striped black and white time » Read more
Indonesia’s Forgotten Islands, November 2015: Part 4 (Banda Sea)
Part 4: Banda Sea Saturday, November 7, 2015 Pulau Bui Despite an exceptionally smooth crossing overnight, staying up late AND a gin » Read more
Nihon-Go! Part 3: Alone & at home in Japan
Tuesday, October 14, 2015 The final third of my 2 week trip to Japan included a rarity, a couple of days to » Read more
A wonderful blur: 2014 highlights
We’re not superstitious, but 2013 was not a good year for us, being deeply marked by the deaths of both of Steve’s » Read more