Field of Torii’s & Bamboo: Kyoto
On the top of the Kyoto list was Kiyomizudera Temple which provides a great view of the city, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine of Torii’s, and a bamboo grove.
Read MoreOn the top of the Kyoto list was Kiyomizudera Temple which provides a great view of the city, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine of Torii’s, and a bamboo grove.
Read MoreKyoto Pontocho Geisha dance and tea ceremony topped off the end of our sixth day Japan with our Hammocks set up behind a centrally located Shrine.
Read MoreKatahara was WAY out of the way, and didn’t have the fireflies or the hydrangea festival we had planned on attending, still too early in the season.
Read MoreHakone had been mentioned by one of my colleague’s; with multitudes of transit forms taken, the lucky black eggs, and fabulous views.
Read MoreTrying to visit Tsukiji fish market, successfully visiting the Gundam on Odaiba, vantage of Shibuya crosswalk, and on to Yokohama rounded out day 3 in Japan
Read MoreJackson, Wyoming or “Jackson Hole” is best known for its multiple ski/snowboard resorts. It is how I got to know the city in my youth; I was a downhill racer and frequented all 3 of the resorts for competitions. This is not why we had gone back though. Josh and I (Ash) are not skiers…
Read MoreUeno is the historic center of present day Tokyo, containing the imperial palace, Ueno park and zoo, and Tokyo Station. A great place to start exploration.
Read MoreRome, or Roma as you see on signs everywhere as you are walking around…is a gorgeous city. It is incredibly easy to get lost in the architecture, the history and the romance of it. There is nothing quite like seeing the history in person. In fact, no matter how much planning you do, you will…
Read MoreOur Tokyo experience began by riding the Sky Train from Narita Airport to catch a local train to our Ryokan, and eventually the chicken head restaurant.
Read MoreThe Grand Canyon Havasupai Indian Reservation hike down to moody falls and the campground took longer then we had expected, but it was gorgeous.
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