The last tour we were on went to Nanadaru Hot Spring and Joren Waterfall. Joren Waterfall has quite a history, it was created by a volcanic eruption many lifetimes ago and is located on the Izu Peninsula. To get to the waterfall there are about 150 steps which going down is not so bad but … Continue reading October Excursions – Part 2
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October Excursions – Part 1
Fukiware Waterfall & Kokeshi Doll Factory: Located in Gunma Prefecture which is North and West of Tokyo, this was about a 4.5 hour drive with a stop in the middle for snacks and restroom break. Arriving at the Fukiware Waterfall. The first photo is a bridge … Continue reading October Excursions – Part 1
Typhoon Day Means Blog Day – Part 2
Part two of updating you on what all we have been up to lately. TOM TAM – This is my favorite restaurant in Kamakura, it’s run by a couple or three maybe older ladies and the entire place could almost fit inside my kitchen. Their food is always good and they are super sweet and … Continue reading Typhoon Day Means Blog Day – Part 2
Typhoon Day Means Blog Day – Part 1
With a typhoon moving over us I figured this was a good time to get some blogging done and update y'all on what we have been up to here the last couple of months. This post will be the first half, then post two will be the second half. Breaking it up because there is … Continue reading Typhoon Day Means Blog Day – Part 1
Vociferous
This week's word is Vociferous which was used by Farmer Farthing in the form of "vociferously". I like this word, it sounds rather proper and dignified. A nice way to say loud and obnoxious. haha What does it mean? Borrowed from Merriam-Webster Dictionary: vo·cif·er·ous adjective \vō-ˈsi-f(ə-)rəs\ : expressing feelings or opinions in a … Continue reading Vociferous
A Rainy Evening
It's a beautiful rainy evening so I decided to sit outside on the balcony and have a snack of dried apricots and milk and a little Candy Crush on the tablet. Apparently, in doing this my ears perked up and I was noticing all kinds of sounds. Crows and Seahawks chatting with each other, wind … Continue reading A Rainy Evening
Habu What?
So ... last night I was being all social n stuff then someone walked around offering a shot to people. What is it? Habu Sake. Sure I'll try it, why not? It was not bad but oddly enough everyone who tried it seemed to have a different taste experience. For me it was rather like … Continue reading Habu What?
Exploring Japan-Photo Essayish
Between doing paperwork for my new job and receiving/unpacking our household goods ie furniture and such. Yay we have the t.v. set up ! Honestly, we don't watch a lot of television but somehow having it connected felt like a milestone in our feeling at home here. I can't explain that but there it is. … Continue reading Exploring Japan-Photo Essayish
Getting Out in Japan
First off, my feet are tired and sore. I truly love that so much of Japan is so very accessible, however my feet are not used to this much activity. I am hoping they catch up and get in the game soon or the next 3 years will be painful - I'm not giving up … Continue reading Getting Out in Japan
Week 1 in Japan
To be honest, it isn't your typical first week living in a new place. Since we are Navy we have had to go through a week of orientation which has taken up most of our days. Also, for probably the first time in my life I … Continue reading Week 1 in Japan
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