Temple in Tokyo

...yes, it was cold, especially coming from Hawaii

February 19th 2005
Japan was great, Laurie and I really got a great feel for the city and found the people to be so friendly. Not nearly as many people spoke english as we had expected, so a phrase book and suggestions from a good friend who spent a year there(thanks again Marisa!) really helped. Besides almost burning my hand on the hot water dispenser thinking it dispensed Soy Sauce, and then eating god knows wh ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo

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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Scott Gregory

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New Hampshire born, half Scottish, studied Business at UNH and HPU and proudly served in the Army for 4 years in Hawaii. Currently living and working in Central Florida and working in commercial real estate. I have traveled and lived throughout Europe, South America and Australia and traveled extensively throughout the US, Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. I feel alive when I'm immersed in a different culture and enjoy meeting new people and seeing how others look at life. I had always traveled on my own but finally met my wife and lifelong future travel partner in 2008 and w... full info

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