We woke up to people using the washing areas, kitchen noise and the constant sound of rain. We were pretty relieved to know that we were moving upstairs to a quitter part of the guesthouse and it was also really comforting starting the day off … Read More →
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Japan – Travel to Kanazawa – 27th October
Up early with the hope of reaching a lonely planet recommended organic cafe not far from our Minshuku. This was our third time of trying to get into this place – the opening hours are 8-11.30 in the morning, but it wasn’t open!! For some … Read More →
Japan – Fuji to Takayama 25th October
Sad to leave Inn Fujitomita we set off to catch the 9am bus from up the road. They have a funny system here, you collect your ticket at the second door on the bus and pay the driver when you arrive at your destination. Your … Read More →
Japan – Mt Fuji 24th October
Early morning rise at 5.45am saw us take photos of the pink sunrise on Mt Fuji, the best light of the day. Dave went back for more zzz’s and Helen did some yoga. Our western style breakfast echoed some likeness to what we would have … Read More →
Japan – Mt Fuji 23rd October
We have taken the final nights sleep at our first accommodation of our adventure. Bye bye Hotel Sakura you have done well. It’s time to leave the city-scape and head into the hills. First stop is the local underground station to get to the overland … Read More →
Japan – Tokyo 22nd October
Toast and jam for breakfast. Destination today: to re-visit the Harajuku and Shibuya district and delve deeper into the backstreets. We have both agreed that our favorite places to visit in Tokyo so far were the fish market and Harajuku. The fish market is so … Read More →
Sitting in the pub…
Once upon a time, on our 6th date, sitting in The Vine pub, Wombourne, over a glass of dry white wine & a pint of lager Helen & I began to discuss the idea of going traveling. Helen has some travel experience to parts of … Read More →
Japan – Kanazawa to Kyoto October 30th
After the loveliness that was Dave’s birthday day we got up early, packed our bags and took advantage of our late check out time but going to one of Japan’s most famous and most beautiful gardens; the Kenrokuen Gardens. The light was quite flat so … Read More →