World travels with real challenges and how to find enjoyment in all of it.
May 25, 2017 Gazing between the drawn curtains, I knew something had changed outside. The morning light was dim. A light fog had settled in during the night and rain was pouring down. No one wanted to go outdoors in the current weather conditions. Knowing this was our final day in Kyoto, I was opposed …
y 24, 2017 We started the morning at a leisurely pace though I couldn’t wait to get out and see more of Kyoto. The boys slept in(as usual). It’s their vacation too, so I want everyone to enjoy it. We had breakfast at the Hotel. The interior covered courtyard is a pleasant space to start …
May 23, 2017 Traveled to Kyoto. Yesterday we dropped off our luggage in the Hotel’s lobby to be shipped to our next destination. It was a relief to walk through the busy train terminals without carrying our bags. The charge for four suitcases was $50. The last five days in Tokyo have been thrilling! From strolls …
The Great Buddha ….And whoso will, from Pride released, Contemning neither creed nor priest, May feel the Soul of all the East About him at Kamakura. By Rudyard Kipling May 21, 2017 The hour ride from Shinjuku had worn us out. We had taken a commuter train where seats were scarce. We ended up standing …
Asakusa district, home of the Sensoji Temple, had many attractions and surprises for us! We disembarked from the Toei subway line, benefiting from the train attendant’s help back in Shinjuku, and climbed out only a few blocks from the Buddhist compound. Facing the Sumida river as we emerged, a broad and pristine promenade ran along …
Traveling with family & friends and the Power of Prudence 