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Thu, 25 Oct 2007 | By spongey | Views [573]
we thought we had left the jet lag behind us but wednesday morning wasnt seen by either me or dunny we got woke up by one of the hostel staff coming in to house keep the room. we instantly felt guilty and rushed round getting dressed we made our way ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
Thu, 25 Oct 2007 | By spongey | Views [508]
ive come to the conclusion that i dont have the time (or money) to comment all my photos like i usually do. least it will give you something to ask me about upon my arrival at home. also for the first time since i started this i have multiple entries ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Wed, 24 Oct 2007 | By spongey | Photo Gallery
where all tokyo snaps go to begin with
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Tue, 23 Oct 2007 | By spongey | Views [453]
less jet lag today, just a short note to state i am taking photos but my access here is metered... im shopping round for somewhere cheaply to upload photos so yes you will see more gomez!
Tags: The Planning Phase
Mon, 22 Oct 2007 | By daniel | Views [379]
Despite showing international credit card logos, most ATMs in Japan do not seem to be linked up to the UK/US networks; this is also the case in many shops. I succesfully used my Visa at the bullet train ticket office in Japan, but not in Kyoto. The ... Read more >
Tags: Budgets & money
Mon, 22 Oct 2007 | By wick | Views [1607] | Comments [1]
The trains in Japan and reasonably easy to understand and
relatively cheap so we took a day trip to nearby Nara. It bucketed down all day
and we were soaked to the core by the time we got home. It was worth it though
to visit Kohfukuji Temple ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
Mon, 22 Oct 2007 | By spongey | Views [450] | Comments [1]
this keyboard is like not knowing how to type all over again well both me and raul got to tokyo without any problems (if you dont count sleeping on an over 9 hour flight as a problem) we are desperately trying to stay awake in order to not ruin too ... Read more >
Tags: planes trains & automobiles
Sat, 20 Oct 2007 | By daniel | Views [756]
I wanted to go to Mount Koya-san, so I decided to head from Kyoto to Osaka to give me the best chance to see Koyasan in a day. I booked in to a capsule hotel, I figured it would be an experience in itself. I got a bit lost in Osaka, I went into a camera ... Read more >
Tags: Travel Tips
Fri, 19 Oct 2007 | By wick | Photo Gallery
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Thu, 18 Oct 2007 | By wick | Views [1994]
Eventually we made it to Japan and I did the conference talk. Thursday was my birthday and I started it off in fine style by missing the first 9 1/2 hours of it sleeping! A much needed lie in. After a full Japanese breakfast in the hotel I opened ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
Thu, 18 Oct 2007 | By daniel | Views [510]
I found the Japanese tourist office in Kyoto very helpfull, they print some great guides which give you suggestions of walks, self guided tours, etc. I would actually say in the case of Kyoto their guides are better than the Lonely Planet. http://www.... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
Tue, 16 Oct 2007 | By daniel | Views [679]
I moved from K's house and checked into a different hostel. The tour club has a more traditional Japanese feel to it, the staff were very helpful and there was a strict curfew at 11pm, which despite sounding a bit boring is actually great, most people ... Read more >
Tags: Travel Tips
Tue, 16 Oct 2007 | By roxyfish | Views [609]
This weekend had me finishing setting up house - yes, I would now call it my home! Going out for dinner with two Japanese mates and venturing to Kada with fellow native English speaking teachers. Dinner was delicious. Although I still can't eat ... Read more >
Tags: Relaxation
Mon, 15 Oct 2007 | By daniel | Views [511]
I stayed two nights a K's house in Kyoto. Kyoto K's house is not as good as the Tokyo one, the rooms weren't as clean and the majority of people staying were 'university age', so there tended to be a lot of noise very late at night and lots of Americans ... Read more >
Tags: Travel Tips
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