This a long post and it's nearly the end of my journey so I want to get it all down now. The bus strike continued so Raj suggested we try a valley he had not visited before. Apparently it used to be a well known trekking trail but, as the popularity and ease of access … Continue reading Nepal – Hiking to Chitlang
Nepal – Short Trek – RaniKot
Indian Rhododendron Raj had thought we might do a four or five day trek while I was here. I was a bit unsure of my fitness having not really done much exercise for four months and only intermittently doing the knee strengthening my physio had given me to do. Best laid plans and all that........there … Continue reading Nepal – Short Trek – RaniKot
Nepal – Meeting Old Friends
I was quite nervous about going to Nepal this time. You may not be aware I had an issue leaving the last time, there was a problem with my visa apparently and I was stung for 100 dollars. When I got home I complained to the Nepali embassy and the embassy wrote to the Immigration … Continue reading Nepal – Meeting Old Friends
Japan – Last days
Tatjana came to Kyoto station to see me off. This is where we part ways, she goes to her family and I head off for a couple of days to Tokyo and the outskirts. It's not really goodbye as we will see each other in the future. We've had a fantastic time and got along … Continue reading Japan – Last days
Japan – Expo, Kyoto and Samurai
The day before had been a bit of a challenge because Osaka station was soooo busy but, I got to the hostel with no issues. Tatjana and I met up in the morning after a slight mix up on the trains, weirdly not me this time but, I only had one stop. Anyway we had … Continue reading Japan – Expo, Kyoto and Samurai
Japan – Himeji
I left Tatjana on the train and disembarked at Himeji. Tatajana had recommended the castle and I got there in time to wander up to view it in the dark. It's impressive and known as the White Heron Castle and is a Japanese National Treasure and a World Heritage site. It is one of Japan's … Continue reading Japan – Himeji
Japan – Itsukushima Island and Hiroshima
Early in the morning Tatjana and I set off to Miyajima island and Itsukushima shrine. Again we travelled on the Shinkanzen to Miyajimaguchi! Men at work training the pine trees! All the pine trees are sculptured, I imagine it's a full time job, they have to take out the growing tips! The a ferry to … Continue reading Japan – Itsukushima Island and Hiroshima
Japan – Honshu – Tamashima
Travelling by high speed train to Kurashki district where we were met by and stayed with our next hosts Akinobu, Mariko and their two cats Bo and Ginkgo. Our room! Open on three sides if we wanted! Over the next few days we cycled and walked, visiting historical places that are not much visited. Tamashima had … Continue reading Japan – Honshu – Tamashima
Japan – Appology
Sorry folks for the delay. Tatjana and I are now in two different time zones and I just want to run a couple of posts by her before I publish them. See you soon
Japan – Kyushu – Sakurajima Volcano
We traveled south to Kagoshima. The city is opposite one of the most active volcanos in Japan Mount Sakurajima. We arrived around 4 pm and decided to catch the ferry across to the island and to enjoy the magnificence of the Volcano. The name is rather misleading it means, 'Cherry Blossom Island' and maybe there … Continue reading Japan – Kyushu – Sakurajima Volcano
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