Nara...

February 10th 2014
Second little stop of our Japanese adventure. Not that far from Kyoto, but a first for me. We travel light for these few days, so we went on the train direct to Nara. It takes only an hour from the Westin in Kyoto. So after walking all morning long in Kyoto, we spent the all afternoon discovering Nara....and walking even more... An afternoon for Nara is more than enough, but hey, t ... read more

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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. Fol... ... read more

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This blog is just short of 10 years old. We have now move to South Africa. Why South Africa? Simple, great wine, great food, great golf and even more amazing diving! I will for once continue to blog from time to time about home. After all, this is just my fourth continent after having grow up in Europe, lived in Asia for twenty years, and even spent a full year living the life of Buenos Aires. Come to visit....there is so much to do here! ... full info

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