Kyoto

Well, what an experience Kyoto was. Stayed in this 'ryokan' a traditional Japanese guesthouse, and boy, was it traditional, one hell of an experience. An amazing city but now glad to be back in Tokyo with only one night left before, courtesy of Japan Air, our return to the UK. Thank you to all our followers and just wait for the pickies!! Sayonara.

Still talking!

As you can see we're still in good spirits, in D's case it's whisky and B's it's gin!

Mt Fuji

First pic what we should have seen, second one what we did see!!

Fujiya Hotel

Step back in time, this hotel is at least 50 years behind the time, but all the better for that!

Calcutta?

Saw this in Hachinohe and thought I was standing outside the BT call centre in Cakcutta!!

I want one of these!

These Japanese are really good. The loos are amazing. the lids lift automatically, the seat is heated, and there is almost a wiping mechanism too!

Lunch with an old friend

Met and went to lunch with Kiyoshi and Junko today. We were taken to a traditional Japanese restaurant and met by the lady in kimono, sat at a table close to the floor and were treated to a magnificent feast including octopus and cuttlefish. It was quite moving meeting again after 36 years but worth the trip. returned to Kiyoshi's house after for tea, actually two types of tea. Would like to think we'll see him again in another 36 years!