Category Archives: Travel
Going to Kyoto…
Three and a half years ago I went to Kyoto. It was my first time there and it was pretty amazing. I was there for about 5 days staying with a friend from high school. This friend, Kanako, is the … Continue reading
China- Part Three- Shanghai…
We survived our train ride to Shanghai….We shared our room with a dutch couple who were lovely (and experienced with train travel across china!)…and while I slept Ok, I have decided that I am just one of those people that … Continue reading
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China- Part Two- Xian…
After Beijing we headed to Xian for two nights. Xian was one of China`s capital cities…it is considered one of the four great ancient capital cities of China because thirteen dynasties were here.We explored a little by ourselves on the … Continue reading
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China- Part One- Beijing…
Well I arrived back in Tokyo Sunday night after almost 10 days in China. I have actually uploaded photos already to flickr (I am proud of myself…It is is within a week of returning which is good for me!) and … Continue reading
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Long overdue…
Yes, I am home. Back in Tokyo! I arrived back on Saturday but am just getting around to posting again now. Shun`s computer had some weird kind of virus thing happening but now that that is all cleared up I … Continue reading
Kamakura in Autumn…
Well I went to Kamakura on Wednesday for the whole day. I got up early and Shumpei got off at Shinjuku to make sure I got on the right train so that I wouldn’t have to change too many times … Continue reading
Okinawa…
It was amazing. Beautiful, relaxing, fun and just really really nice. I had a great time! And so did Shumpei! I can not wait to go back to Okinawa!! We have lots of photos, altogether over 200 I think, but … Continue reading
Goals…
Tommorrow I morning I am off to Okinawa!!!! So excited because I have never been before and it will be such a nice relaxing weekend (I hope). It will also be Shumpei and my first trip away together in Japan … Continue reading
6 & half hours til take off…
My bus leaves in two hours for the airport, i am packed up (usually when i pack to go somewhere i always have so much. The good thing about going back to Australia is anything i want or need apart … Continue reading
Chichibu camping experiences…
Well can’t say it is nice to be back in HOT tokyo but i it was good to get home, wash clothes and be able to have showers and toast bread. Camping though was great fun. Thank you to Junni, … Continue reading
I am just a twenty something Aussie girl living in Chiba, Japan with my Japanese husband trying to make sense of the crazy Japanese world we live in! We welcomed our first son in December 2009 (Noah) and a second son in January 2011, 2 months premature (Shion). I am working hard at raising them to be confident, bilingual, happy kids!
