Kyoto, Bamboo Grove
Rachel & I at the grove. Don't know what's up with the light...maybe we're angels?
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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fo... [read more]
In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fo... [read more] Blog: Kyoto to Tokyo...the last move!
Date: September 13th 2008
13 Sep 08 Today we made it back to Tokyo. I'm quite relieved, actually. It was fun traveling around, but we kind of jam-packed our days here. It's nice to know there is no more logistical stuff coming. The airport jaunt will be quite enough, thank you. I'm getting ahead of myself, though. Let's start at the beginning of the day. Rachel and I slept in a bit today. An early call from Sa ... read more
Date: September 13th 2008
13 Sep 08 Today we made it back to Tokyo. I'm quite relieved, actually. It was fun traveling around, but we kind of jam-packed our days here. It's nice to know there is no more logistical stuff coming. The airport jaunt will be quite enough, thank you. I'm getting ahead of myself, though. Let's start at the beginning of the day. Rachel and I slept in a bit today. An early call from Sa ... read more
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I'm a librarian in Seattle. I love reading and traveling! I have traveled extensively, and intend to travel to a new international location every year...or so. 2007 was Mexico, 2008 is Japan, 2009 got skipped (darn economy!), 2010 is Costa Rica, 2011 looks like Botswana (& maybe Vietnam!). I just want to share pics & travel thoughts with family, colleagues and friends. :)... full info
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