2018 Incredible Japan – planning again
2018 Incredible Japan – planning again
THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN – During 2017 I had been looking at Japan for my next adventure but the dates had to fit in with work – and those dates were approximate ones only. Waiting, waiting, waiting for…
2017 Kangaroo Island – Day 6
2017 Kangaroo Island – Day 6
FAREWELLS and FLIGHTS HOME – the end of a great week Monday – today is the last day.   If I could stay in this house and be self sufficient enough to live the life then I would say I am…
2017 Kangaroo Island – Day 5 Part 2
2017 Kangaroo Island – Day 5 Part 2
SUN, SAND, SURF & GREEDY PELICANS – – an enjoyed fish dinner You will remember that our ‘doors off’ flight had been cancelled – but Jono & The Lady have the afternoon organised. What better way to finish the last…
2017 Kangaroo Island – Day 5 Part 1
2017 Kangaroo Island – Day 5 Part 1
A CHANGE OF PLANS – it just wasn’t meant to be Sunday – today was supposed to include our day of flying over KI with the doors off.  To soar the skies with no doors is a rather exhilarating experience…
2017 Kangaroo Island – Day 4 Part 3
2017 Kangaroo Island – Day 4 Part 3
LIGHTHOUSES, ARCHES & DIRTY BIG ROCKS This is the last part of the day – if I am exhausted just writing it down, imagine how I felt actually doing it!  The day has been full of interesting things so far…
2017 Kangaroo Island – Day 4 Part 2
2017 Kangaroo Island – Day 4 Part 2
AUSSIE ICONS – fur, quills and feathers Lunch today is at Hanson Bay Cafe. Situated in a wildlife sanctuary renown for its population of Koalas, it is a rustic setting that totally fits in with its surroundings. Before we head…
2017 Kangaroo Island – Day 4 Part 1
2017 Kangaroo Island – Day 4 Part 1
SUNRISES & CAVES Saturday – I think today is going to be another one of those ‘I better split this up’ days.  We have a full itinerary from sun up to sun down so you better get a drink and settle…
2017 Kangaroo Island – Day 3 Part 3
2017 Kangaroo Island – Day 3 Part 3
‘Seal’ed with a kiss – – it is late in the afternoon when we arrive at Seal Bay – all the touristy people have left – and we are hyped up for our visit with the seals which includes being…
2017 Kangaroo Island – Day 3 Part 2
2017 Kangaroo Island – Day 3 Part 2
Feathers and eyes – our arrival at Raptor Domain sees me full of anticipation to use my ‘bird mode’ programmed setting on the Canon.  The eagles in Kenya were the starting point and now I understand what to do a…
2017 Kangaroo Island – Day 3 Part 1
2017 Kangaroo Island – Day 3 Part 1
PLANTS & RAPTORS & SEALS – oh my Friday – we should have been up for another sunrise shooting but the general consensus from yesterday – no thank you – so we get to sleep in until around 7am.  This…
2018 Incredible Japan – Day 6

2018 Incredible Japan – Day 6

LAKE KAWAGUCHI – Not so shy After a very comfortable sleep in my rearranged bed, I am awake around 6am and immediately head to the wide windows on my verandah to see if I do actually have a view of…

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2018 Incredible Japan – Day 5 Part 2

2018 Incredible Japan – Day 5 Part 2

TOKYO – temples & holy smoke I just love the street signs in Japan.  Well, for that matter I love all the signs in Japan. There is something about them that puts a smile on my face and wish we…

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2018 Incredible Japan – Day 5 Part 1

2018 Incredible Japan – Day 5 Part 1

TOKYO – parks and temples Today is our last day in Tokyo – that is until we return at the end of our journey.  We are off to see the magnificent Autumn colours of Showa Kinen Park and then onto…

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2018 Incredible Japan – Day 4 Part 2

2018 Incredible Japan – Day 4 Part 2

TOKYO – sushi, fashion and ‘incredible’ views Time for lunch.  Red Leader takes us to one of the best known sushi restaurants – Sushi-Zanmai.  This restaurant chain is owned by Kiyoshi Kimura.  He is famous for always buying the first…

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2018 Incredible Japan – Day 4 Part 1

2018 Incredible Japan – Day 4 Part 1

ODAIBA BAY – fishes, fruits and Wagyu Tuesday – this morning we had the choice of an optional tour of Toyosu Market Tuna Auction.  Due to the fact that we had to meet in the lobby at 4.30am – I…

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