Day 2 in Kyoto November 7th 2006 Hi everyone! Another glorious day in Japan! Our typical day begins at about 8 a.m. with breakfast (western or Japanese; whatever your choice), and then we head out on a variety of tours (including a lunch stop). We return to the hotel mid-afternoon (or earlier) and have that time to ourselves until dinner at about 6. My room-mate often has a nap or just rests, and I take the opportunity to dow ... read more
Asia » Japan » Kyoto 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. Fol... ... read more
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We're going to be travelling to Zambia, Zimbabwe and I will be speaking in Johannesburg on International Women's Day - and I have the honor of blogging the trip for YOU! I'll be writing... full info