Once again first day in Tokyo
Back again for another trip to Japan, which starts with another first day. And the best way to end a day of travel, sitting in an izakaia just near the…
Jiro Dreams of Sushi
I have just finished watching Jiro Dreams of Sushi; the movie is a documentary about Jiro, owner of the only 3 Michelin star sushi restaurant in the world, what it is about though is obsession.
Diving at Cook Island
I spent yesterday diving at Cook Island off Tweed Heads. It was SO NICE! Even after last week snorkelling at Bundaberg the Tweed had very different things to offer -…
Moving back to Queesland
It's been a long time coming but finally the decision has been made. It's back to Brisbane, after 25 years it will be quite a change - the city seems…
Beautiful Colours
Hiking In Kamikochi, What You Need To Know
Day 9 - Hiking In Kamikochi, What You Need To Know Kamikochi Valley Monday, 11 July 2011 Goodbye to Kamikochi, back on the bus to Hurau Onsen... It was enough…
Relaxing
Out Of The Valley To Where The Alps Begin
Day 8 - Out Of The Valley To Where The Alps Begin Kamikochi Valley Sunday, 10 July 2011 The last minute change from yari-ga-date to Karasawa hut ended up being…
Beautiful Colours
Goodbye To The Castle, Hello To The Mountains
Day 6 - Goodbye To The Castle, Hello To The Mountains Kamikochi Valley, Matsumoto Friday, 8 July 2011 It is with mixed feelings I am leaving matsomoto for Kamikochi, I…
Matsumoto Castle is one of the best preserved in Japan.
Over The West, Here Come The Alps
Day 5 - Over The West, Here Come The Alps! Matsumoto, Tokyo Thursday, 7 July 2011 Matsumoto Castle is one of the best preserved in Japan. After a quick look…
Another Day In The Streets Of Edo
Day 3 – Another Day In The Streets Of Edo
Tokyo
Tuesday, 5 July 2011
I have just made a note to myself, don’t come to Tokyo in July!
9.00 am I glanced at the thermometer, already 35 degrees, I can’t wait for the cool of the Alps in a couple of days…
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Down the street in Tokyo...
In Tokyo
Day 2 - In Tokyo Tokyo Monday, 4 July 2011 My first day back in Tokyo, nothing structured here - just my thoughts... Down the street in Tokyo... Where did…
Perhaps sitting on the couch IS healthier!
The result of running through a carpark after a 17km trail run in the dark... Should have stuck to the bush!
New Years Resolution
My poor blogs have all been sadly neglected, I've just got back from a trip to New Zealand so my 2010 resolution is to stop the neglect and