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August 12th 2008 by Lisa Van Muyen, The cushion between Japan and Canada
For everyone I haven't been in contact with recently, I have just finished my 3-year contract in Japan and have embarked on my last adventure before returning to Canada. My friend Larry (who flew over from Toronto) and I are on a 6-week, 7-country trip through Asia (from August 12th to September 20th). Our itinerary is as follows:
Osaka & Kyoto, Japan --> Beijing (Olympics!!) & Xian, China --> Hong Kong --> Macau --> Vietnam --> Cambodia --> Thailand --> CANADA!!!
We are traveling by train, plane, boat, moped and rickshaw ... really anything that gets us from point A to point B; and we are feasting on local delicacies where ever we go (of course passing on the crazies such as dog, horse, and anything that is best served rotten!)
I have posted some random pics from our Japanese adventures, but since I have already posted numerous blogs about Osaka and Kyoto, I am not going to add text.
So.... WELCOME TO OUR JOURNEY!!
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September 8th 2008 - Mom: Memories
Seeing your photos of Japan brings back wonderful memories. Especially cycling through Kyoto - still my favourite too! xoxo
September 9th 2008 - Uncle John:
Your photos are amazing.
Safe Journeys.
September 10th 2008 - Casey Lary: SAYONARA JAPAN!
Watch out world lisa (and larry) are on the loose! I stalk your facebook religiously to see where you are. Miss you tons and I can't wait to when you get back!!!!
September 11th 2008 - dad: Safe Adventure
Hey Lisa....Quite the itinery for your homebound trip. You just had to add a few stops and points of interest along the way.That's my Lisa....Take care... LOVE Ya.........DAD...P.S.MOM says to beware of the earthquakes that happened over night Wed.Sept.10 in Japan&Indonesia...BYE....
September 13th 2008 - Aunt Elizabeth:
Your amazing Lisa, I'm going to hire you when I travel - you know the ways. Take good care
November 21st 2008 - larry:
first day in japan and lisa's got me eating tentacles, lol.
thanks for being my tour guide, and draggin' me out to all those temples uphill!!
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"FREE TIBET!!"
This message board is called an "ema" and people write their prayers on them in Shinto shrines.
Maiko-san Spotting
A "maiko-san" is a "geisha-in-training." They wear the white face make-up until they become "geisha."
Part of trip: The cushion between Japan and Canada
6 Comments - Add Public Comment or Send Private Message
September 8th 2008 - Mom: Memories
Seeing your photos of Japan brings back wonderful memories. Especially cycling through Kyoto - still my favourite too! xoxo
September 9th 2008 - Uncle John:
Your photos are amazing.
Safe Journeys.
September 10th 2008 - Casey Lary: SAYONARA JAPAN!
Watch out world lisa (and larry) are on the loose! I stalk your facebook religiously to see where you are. Miss you tons and I can't wait to when you get back!!!!
September 11th 2008 - dad: Safe Adventure
Hey Lisa....Quite the itinery for your homebound trip. You just had to add a few stops and points of interest along the way.That's my Lisa....Take care... LOVE Ya.........DAD...P.S.MOM says to beware of the earthquakes that happened over night Wed.Sept.10 in Japan&Indonesia...BYE....
September 13th 2008 - Aunt Elizabeth:
Your amazing Lisa, I'm going to hire you when I travel - you know the ways. Take good care
November 21st 2008 - larry:
first day in japan and lisa's got me eating tentacles, lol.
thanks for being my tour guide, and draggin' me out to all those temples uphill!!
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