Taking invent-torii of the big bamboos

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July 26th 2014

Published: August 31st 2014

So when we were planning our Japan trip we had a huge list of places but had to be quite ruthless when we were deciding what we could and couldn’t manage. One of the things on our list, a day trip to Nara was sacrificed so we could have more time in and around Kyoto. Our last blog was about the sights we saw in Kyoto centre and this one is about the little trips we made to the outskirts of Kyoto... Read Full Entry

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Donna and Neil

We saved for 3 years and then went Hoff to travel the world. Chris Columbus and Magellan eat your heart out...do you reckon other people will have already discovered the places we are going to? You bet! About Us Neil, originally from Hartlepool, UK and Donna, originally from the Wirral, UK have known each other for 19 years. We bought a house, got cushy jobs in Nottingham and always had a passion to travel and see what more was out there in the big wide world (sounds corny or what?). The opportunity came when we were both made redundant and given nice r... full info

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31st August 2014

Rat on the Road
Kris and Kate

Budget food
They have that cheap Italian chain in Shanghai too. In a city where a beer usually costs over £5, that £1.50 glass of wine is a godsend! Looking like a great trip so far guys!

1st September 2014

Donna and Neil
Donna and Neil

Re Budget food
Never realised it was in Shanghai too...as you say the £1.50 glass of wine is excellent, especially when other places charge a fortune. Apparently Saizeriya has a reputation in Japan of all the students and youngsters going there to get drunk before heading out to clubs! Don't blame them to be honest!

1st September 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Japan
So much beauty so little time.

1st September 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Japan
Always thrilled when you are on the road...great observations and impressions. Looking forward to reading more of your stories.

2nd September 2014

Donna and Neil
Donna and Neil

Thanks for the compliment!
Hi MJ and Dave, thanks for (still!) reading our blogs after all this time. We are glad you appreciate the observations! For us, the observations about countries and the people (tourists and locals!) make a place - we like to experience everything we can! We love people watching and observing!

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