Category: Travel + Place

Travel + Place 2013 09 09

Kyoto

saBEE,

Today we left Tokyo for Kyoto via Shinkansen – a high speed train that travels at 522km. As we got closer to Kyoto, I had some worry about the hotel we were booked in. While I had done much research, you just can’t know until you arrive. Delighted to arrive…

Travel + Place 2013 09 08

Tokyo Rain

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After breakfast, we set out on the JR rail for Mitaka. Tickets purchased in Toronto for a special museum visit. Such a magical time at the Ghibli Museum! Had to hold back the tears of delight and joy… After the museum and a delicious Italian lunch in Mitaka, we return…

Travel + Place 2013 09 07

What a city!

saBEE,

Started the day with 3 things we wanted to do… See the dressed up girls in Harajuku, get to the Jazz Fest and get our JR rail pass exchanged. What a wild and wacky place Harajuku is! Absolutely loved all the adorable girls. Jazz Fest is held in a convention…

Travel + Place 2013 09 06

Konichiwa Tokyo!

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Morning coffee with Matthew…and then off to the airport. 2 hours later we arrive at Narita. After an hour and a half on the airport limousine, we are at our hotel. Delighted to discover that the Tokyo Jazz Fest is on for the next 2 days! Even more magical, I…

Travel + Place 2013 09 05

The Old and the New

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After breakfast, Matthew drops us off at Insadong – a neighbourhood of galleries and cafes… A quick walk through and then to the Palace where we meet up with Mike. Interesting to be within the palace gates with the backdrop of skyscrapers. Together we go to a gallery featuring 4…