21 Replies to “The Changing Seasons: October 2019”
Ahh … what a magical trip for you all! I like the idea of a calm and courteous immigration- a most welcome arrival! A joy to travel viscerally through your post here, alas I can only imagine the delicious food!
Thanks for sharing in our adventure Annika! We encountered queues rather often but the graciousness and consideration everyone in line showed to each other made it a bearable necessity.
How long have you got, Ju-Lyn? What do I like about Japan? Japan is a country where you can get a fascination for Eastern traditions with western conveniences. It is delightfully surprising modern yet traditional. For me, the highlight was visiting the mountain villages and seeing the old world Japan. A favourite memory was spotting a REAL Geisha walking the Goon in Kyoto, the Bamboo Grove and also seeing a perfect sunny day at Mount Fuji. But I also loved Gyoen national garden. My son just told me tonight that he has booked a ticket to Japan again this year this will be his third time there, I think. This time he’s going to Sapporo. Lucky him. I would love to go Japan again.
I ask the question out of self-interest, Amanda! I am already dreaming of the next trip – my Husband would love to see what you enjoy: the older villages, a little hiking on mountain trails!
Thank you for sharing your experience … I will be looking on your blog for more Japan posts!
Japan is wonderful. I found the people soooo nice and helpful. Your food pics look yummy. And I love the family photo. Everyone looks so happy. Great trip!
Jealous! Japan is my dream country. I can’t wait to go one day, one day!!! It’s so close. Looks like a good time, and very glad to hear that the language barrier wasn’t a problem!
Ahh … what a magical trip for you all! I like the idea of a calm and courteous immigration- a most welcome arrival! A joy to travel viscerally through your post here, alas I can only imagine the delicious food!
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Thanks for sharing in our adventure Annika! We encountered queues rather often but the graciousness and consideration everyone in line showed to each other made it a bearable necessity.
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How long have you got, Ju-Lyn? What do I like about Japan? Japan is a country where you can get a fascination for Eastern traditions with western conveniences. It is delightfully surprising modern yet traditional. For me, the highlight was visiting the mountain villages and seeing the old world Japan. A favourite memory was spotting a REAL Geisha walking the Goon in Kyoto, the Bamboo Grove and also seeing a perfect sunny day at Mount Fuji. But I also loved Gyoen national garden. My son just told me tonight that he has booked a ticket to Japan again this year this will be his third time there, I think. This time he’s going to Sapporo. Lucky him. I would love to go Japan again.
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I ask the question out of self-interest, Amanda! I am already dreaming of the next trip – my Husband would love to see what you enjoy: the older villages, a little hiking on mountain trails!
Thank you for sharing your experience … I will be looking on your blog for more Japan posts!
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Research Tsumago and Magome. I hope to do a post on these villages soon. They are really fascinating.
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Will do! Thank you!
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Japan is wonderful. I found the people soooo nice and helpful. Your food pics look yummy. And I love the family photo. Everyone looks so happy. Great trip!
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It is a wonderful place – I think Loving Husband and I want to try a walking/hiking trip next – maybe attempt the Basho Way!
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Ohhh yes, I don’t know of that hike, but I am going to check it out!
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Your trip looks truly wonderful. The Big T travels to Japan reasonably often for work, but I’ve never managed to go with him. Next time maybe!
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What fun! I’m glad you had a good time. I would be nervous too! But going to Japan is on my to do list for some day!
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Yay! We definitely want to go back – so much of the country yet to see!
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Jealous! Japan is my dream country. I can’t wait to go one day, one day!!! It’s so close. Looks like a good time, and very glad to hear that the language barrier wasn’t a problem!
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It is a wonderful place – now that we have revisited, we are inspired to go again sooner rather than later! Maybe a walking/hiking trip next!
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Look at all that wonderful food! Those photos make me feel so hungry.
Sounds like you had an amazing time, Ju-Lyn.
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I did, indeed, Tracy, in all respects. Most of all, sharing it with family – precious time!
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I can see why you stemming plans to go back! The food photos are excellent and nice culture post!!
😊🙏☀️
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Thanks so much for sharing in my excitement & enthusiasm!
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