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November 3rd 2007
Published: November 12th 2007
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Tokyo is addictive, and even after an extra two days there, I had to be dragged away kicking and screaming, much to Alan's annoyance, he said that carrying our two-back packs was fine but I was just too heavy. Sulking in the Shinkansen was only temporary however, as we were blessed with a magnificent clear view of Mount Fuji. The height of the snow-topped mountain is exaggerated by the relative ... Read Full Entry



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Aoife & Alan
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Yay, we're finally on the road! After years of excited and nervous planning we took the plunge and left our jobs, rented out the house, said goodbye to the folks and friends, got married (well, you've got to be sure your travel buddy's there for you!) and headed off for places unknown. And we're loving it, enjoying every second! Can't wait to see what's next. Carpe Diem. xx... full info
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Kodai-JiKodai-Ji
Kodai-Ji
Another lovely Zen garden
Odd fungus - Kodai-JiOdd fungus - Kodai-Ji
Odd fungus - Kodai-Ji
We could have sworn that this was a fleshy nose extruding from the bark of this tree. Maybe it was, we didn't get too close...
KyotoKyoto
Kyoto
Aoife lurks in the bamboo
KyotoKyoto
Kyoto
Vividly coloured berries
Do you want karate?Do you want karate?
Do you want karate?
Samurai would have been no match for Alan's kung-fu. He is self-taught.
On the 106 to Kyoto stationOn the 106 to Kyoto station
On the 106 to Kyoto station
Crowded!
Incredible, inedibleIncredible, inedible
Incredible, inedible
Nearly every restaurant in Japan displays its wares by way of ultra-realistic plastic models outside. This tradition dates back centuries to a time when the modles were made of wax. It is something of an artform apparently!
Kyoto station exteriorKyoto station exterior
Kyoto station exterior
Nice!
Kyoto station interiorKyoto station interior
Kyoto station interior
Moon-base Alpha. Ridiculously oversized Xmas tree not pictured...
Culture clashCulture clash
Culture clash
A couple in traditional garb pose in the garish light of the western style Xmas tree



12th November 2007

aoife
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you and your rabbits
that donnie darko love god could be one of alans beer drinking kilashee bunnies, how apt!

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