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2nd April 2024
The Matriarch

The Matriarch
Regal is a presence...a steaming hot bath in the snow seems a perfect place to soak in ones grandeur. Great image!!!
1st April 2024

Snow Monkeys
How good must it have been to see so many of them and to see them bathe in the warm waters of the pools. And well done wearing warm clothes so you could enjoy the park in spite of (or maybe because of!) the cold.
1st April 2024

Snow Monkeys
It was wonderful to see large numbers of monkeys bathing. We knew we needed to be ready for the weather.
30th March 2024

Tunnels
That's crazy that the tunnels are still there. I guess it's a good reminder of what happened.
30th March 2024

Tunnels
I guess they have trouble destroying the tunnels after they spent so much energy building them. They were massive. As you say, a good reminder. Sadly.
30th March 2024

Worth the cold
Hot meals, thermal baths, and plenty of entertainment - well worth enduring the cold!
30th March 2024

Worth the cold
Indeed at this point in our life we weigh what we will see against how cold it is going to be and these snow monkeys were worth it. We really enjoyed them. Thanks for reading and commenting.
28th March 2024

thermal waters
So do they have thermal waters that are also for use by tourists? Was interesting to see the thremal waters in an area that was SOOOO cold.
29th March 2024

Thermal waters
Yes, there are many thermal pools for people in South Korea and Japan. They were delightful. Winter is cold in Japan.
28th March 2024

History and food
It must have been very moving to be at these war memorials and become aware of what happened there during the Second World War. Good that you were also able to take in some beautiful views and some tasty food.
29th March 2024

History and food
Dave is a WWII history buff so he was very knowledgeable. No matter, it is very different to stand there and absorb their perspective of this war. The views were grand. The food amazing. Thanks for commenting.
28th March 2024

Bucket list
Can't wait to hear what's left on your list. The monkeys are really cute!
29th March 2024

Bucket List
The list remains long but is getting shorter. The snow monkeys are so dang cute and stole my heart.
22nd March 2024

Fascinating Commentary of Okinawa
I have not yet experienced visiting Okinawa, and from this post, I came away learning detailed information about the Island. There is so much to explore and will use your experiences as a guide for a future visit. Thank you so much for sharing. I really enjoyed reading this blog very much.
22nd March 2024

Fascinating commentary of Okinawa
I'm sure you will get to Okinawa one day soon as you love to travel to Japan. Your information has been invaluable to us on this trip. Japan is so lovely, the people, the food are indescribable. We are enjoying ourselves.
21st March 2024

Nice orchid
Hi, looks nice though the history sounds brutal. Folk music must be very sweet. Keep writing! Cheers, Sagarika
22nd March 2024

Nice orchid
Shona, thank you for following along. We always appreciate your comments. Okinawa has a lot to offer.
19th March 2024
Temple in Jiufen

Looking at the photos and longing
When I look at the photos I feel that I want to visit those parts of Asia. It's been quite a while since we were in that region last time. I've never been to Taiwan but China, Japan and Vietnam are nearby and somewhat similar I guess. I love the culture and the food in those countries. /Ake
19th March 2024
Temple in Jiufen

Looking at the photos and longing
We had not been in Asia in several years and we are enjoying being back. Yes, they have similarities. The food is wonderful!
17th March 2024

What a beautiful varietey of impressions
Thank you for taking us to Taiwan with you. The lanterns are just so creative and built with so much attention to detail. It must be beautiful to see them in full size and colour. And I had no idea one could get tasty chocolate in Taipei. As a foodie, I would have enjoyed that, too. And all the other food as well, I suppose :-)
17th March 2024

What a beautiful variety of impressions
Thank you for coming along and sending a message. The attention to detail was spectacular. As a foodie you need a visit to Taipei.
17th March 2024

fascinating
This looks like a spectacular place to visit with so much to offer and so much to do and eat. How does your friend, Michael, manage to live such an exciting and exotic life?
17th March 2024

fascinating
It was a fun place to visit. Michael is an accountant and can do remote work. He's retiring soon.

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