Mar 2
Akiyoshido Caves
The longest limestone cave in the world was extraordinary and worth the trip. Far from traditional attractions, we felt we were experiencing real Japan.
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Mar 1
Yamaguchi…Maybe not
The way to Yamaguchi was a very non-touristy experience and one of the more realistic experiences we had, as we were not visiting an attraction.
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Feb 28
Kurano Nachi Grand Shrine, Kii Peninsula
Trains, stairs, and lockers were normal. Visiting Kurano Nachi Shrine with a breath-taking waterfall, pagoda, and beautiful old growth trees was not.
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Feb 27
Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage
We were a little over the National Geographic recommended pilgrimage by the second day. We were ready for trains and buses and a boat through Dorokyo Gorge.
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Feb 26
Start of Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage
Recommended by National Geographic, the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage is a difficult but interesting trek on the Kii-Peninsula, including multitudes of wildlife.
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May 20
Good Morning Paris! – And on to Marseille
Say hello to a bright new day in Paris! Fresh off the plane from the US, visited Notre Dame and the little parks, then off to the French Coast: Marseille.
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May 19
Exploring Europe via Paris
$900 to Paris! -meaning little leg room and bad airplane food…on Condor Air. The experience successfully delivered us into the heart of the City of Love.
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May 17
Rejuvenated at Shirahama
The white sand beaches, the clear blue waters, and the convenient location of everything, and the perfect temperature makes us yearn to return to Shirahama.
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May 16
Pacific Ocean Swimming
Peering between palm trees we saw the lapping of the waves and heard the ocean. We fell asleep content that we would be swimming in the Pacific Ocean.
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May 15
Introduction to Shirahama Beach
Castle in the Sky was interesting, pretty far off the beaten track, and a lot of fun; all in all though, we were ready for some more R-and-R. The rest and recovery included lazing around on the most beautiful beach I had ever seen, located in Shirahama.
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