SPRUCING UP FOR COVID TRAVEL
I’ve never been much for the beauty salon, preferring to spend my money and time on things I find more important – like travel. I do regularly enjoy a good hairdresser cut, but avoid having any styling with excuses like – “I’m off for a swim” – that only works in summer, or – “I […]
Travel quakes! BE PREPARED! UPDATE
October 29, 2022 Another update of a story I released on my blog early last year. Why now? Probably because the possibility of being caught in an earthquake is a consideration again as I soon head for those ‘shaky isles’ in the northern hemisphere. Hubby has decided we should both have working phones on our […]
THEN AND NOW – Travelling Japan
For part of my journey, I will follow Isabella’s footsteps. For all of my journey, I will be guided by her zest for exploration and curiosity.”
JAPAN – PLANNING YOUR TRIP NOW
suddenly in the last few weeks, Japanese media have reported the Government will open the border finally to independent travellers next month, with a substantial easing of border controls including short term visa free stays for visitors from many countries. I hope my Journalist compatriots in Japan have it right.
CYCLING IN JAPAN update – FURUKAWA, GIFU
I’m pleased to see Satoyama Experience in Furakawa, near Takayama in Gifu is still thriving following the pandemic tourism downturn. Their cycling trips are highly recommended!The quality of the equipment – bicycles and helmets – were excellent. I was even provided with a little bicycle clip to rein in the bottom on my jeans so they didn’t get caught up in my bike.
Returning to Japan at last
For this upcoming trip, we will carry a a Mount Fuji size mountain of good quality Aussie made masks – they’ve never been in our luggage before! There also will be a few other unusual things in the luggage – RAT tests, bacterial wipes, pocket sized hand sanitisers, a thermometer and one of those pulse oximeter gadgets. Neat little devices to measure your blood oxygen saturation and pulse rate – handy if I get caught mid trip by that inconsiderate brute – Covid.
AN AMBERGATE AMBLE
Sometimes little trips from home are just as interesting as far away travel!
Walking in Kyoto’s Shirakawa community – September 2022 update
One place I will revisit will be Kyoto’s Shirakawa community. I wrote the original article about this delightful area in April last year, and I’ve now updated it with fresh information to republish. If any of my readers also plan to head to Japan, I suggest this is a place not to miss on your itinerary.
HOBART – MY HEART’s HOME
..there was Hobart, on a perfect summer’s day, nestled around the foothills of the majestic Mount Wellington. The Derwent river was a tranquil sight, winding its way through the city, like a rhythmic gymnastics ribbon fluttering through the landscape.
Whale Maternity ward! Whoopee!
September 2022 UPDATE Crystal clear turquoise water in a beautiful bay with a mother and baby whale playing together within a few hundred metres from the shore. It’s a glorious experience, especially when they start singing. And for me, lucky me, it’s a sight and sound that I enjoy for several months a year on […]
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