Category: Travel + Place

Travel + Place 2013 09 15

Glorious sunset

saBEE,

The pace of our day was perfect. A leisurely brunch with much sharing and conversation. Then to the beach. After a few hours on the beach and in the pool, we moved to our favorite cabana by the rocks. A game of scrabble with wine as we watched the sunset….

Travel + Place 2013 09 14

Sunset in Paradise

saBEE,

Woke up late this morning – slightly confused and still jet lagged… Missed breakfast and went for a coffee and croissant instead. After a trip to Hanalei Bay – to pick up a few essentials, an afternoon on the beach was perfect. And sunset sublime. Grateful today for rest to…

Travel + Place 2013 09 13

Crossing Time Zones

saBEE,

Left Narita on last night. 7 hours later, we arrive in HNL – 19 hour time difference from Japan and it’s Friday afternoon. Crossing time zones is confusing business… Arrived in HNL, cleared security and immigration, and found ourselves a bar to sit and wait for our next flight. Amazing…

Travel + Place 2013 09 12

さようなら Kyoto…

saBEE,

Loved our time in Kyoto… Alas, it is time to move on. After breakfast today, we set out for the JR Rail to Tokyo Station. Then a transfer to the Narita Express to our hotel for a night near the airport. The travel day irks me slightly – so far,…

Travel + Place 2013 09 10

Kyoto LOVE!

saBEE,

My mate’s birthday dinner last night was such a special meal. Walking around with Chinatsu, we were lucky to pass 3 or 4 modern day geishas, and 1 fake one… A wonderful evening with Chinatsu – thank you again for spending the evening with us. Today, we had a leisurely…