April 21, 2024 Osaka Today was a special day of hospitality shared by Eriko and her family. We saw some more of Osaka and shared time with the family in their home. Categories 2024 Japan/Travel with grandchildren
April 20, 2024 Fukuoka to Osaka After a quiet morning on the Shinkansen we had a busy afternoon and evening in Osaka. Eriko and her family took us to places we would not have found on our own. Categories 2024 Japan/Travel with grandchildren
April 19, 2024 Kitakyushu We rode the Shinkansen to Kokura and enjoyed a visit around Kitakyushu city. Majella enjoyed the TOTO Museum and Lucas explored an historic castle and the Manga Museum. Categories 2024 Japan/Travel with grandchildren
April 18, 2024 Nagasaki We travelled by train to Nagasaki today. Visiting the key sites was a time for reflection. Later we rode the Ropeway for a view over the city and surrounds. Categories 2024 Japan/Travel with grandchildren
April 17, 2024 Tokyo to Fukuoka We expected to be tired after our overnight flight so had not planned much for today. We are organised for the next day and managed to see some of the local area. Categories 2024 Japan/Travel with grandchildren
April 16, 2024 On our way at last This trip had been in planning for a while and then, suddenly, it was on and there was a flurry of preparation. Now we are on our way. Categories 2024 Japan/Travel with grandchildren
April 13, 2024 It’s on in a rush This trip has been in preparation since mid-2023 but there were some unavoidable delays with getting a new passport for Lucas and nothing could be booked until we were sure it was on. The passport details arrived on Friday, 8 April. That sparked a surge of activity with booking. As usual there were multiple factors at play in the planning... Categories 2024 Japan/Ruminations/Travel with grandchildren
September 23, 2023 Fremantle This was the last day of our Western Australia trip. We spent time in Fremantle and returned to Kings Park before heading for the airport. Categories 2023 Western Australia/Travel with family & friends
September 22, 2023 Perth Today was a quiet day with minimal travel. We visited Kings Park to see more wildflowers, had lunch at Cottesloe Beach, walked by the river, and ate Indian for dinner. Categories 2023 Western Australia/Travel with family & friends
September 21, 2023 Corrigin to Perth We have completed our circuit around the south west but have a couple of days to explore Perth and its environs. Our travel today included some unexpected wildflower viewing. Categories 2023 Western Australia/Travel with family & friends
