The ferry entered the murky river into Shanghai before we woke up. But we had until 12 noon before we docked so there was still a long way to go. The river was busy with boats, container ships, long low boats full of gravel or sand, covered boats and fishing boats. We seemed to be…
Rant #1 – They’ll charge you for anything and everything.
First Published 20 July 2012 Photos, I took a photo of a man dressed as a pig thing. I didn’t realise he wanted a pound for the pleasure. I didn’t even really want a photo of him. So I deleted it and I think he was unhappy. Then there was the girl dressed as something…
20 July – Osaka Subway Map
First Published 20 July 2012
52000words #12 – Bricks
BBC Theme: Bricks First posted 23 Nov 2013 I live* in Leeds, for those of you who don’t know it’s a city in the North of England which is home to approximately ¾ of a million people. Most of the houses that people live in, okay, lets call it a “large proportion” of the houses,…
19 July – Short stay in Osaka
This was just one day in Osaka. We travelled from Tokyo on the shinkansen. We found our hotel relatively easily and them headed into Dotombori, where the young and fashionably dressed hang out. We didn’t really fit in here…… But it was great for people watching.
19 July – Heading to China
First Published – 20th July 2012 We’re on our way to China. Waiting for a ferry. We’re a bit scared of the ocean being rough. I’m behind with the blogs but I’m hoping tip catch up on the 2 day boat trip. So watch this space. The ferry looks seaworthy. Things we’ve done since I…
18 July – One day in Tokyo
First Published – 24 July 2012 After checking out this morning Ange, Linz and I traveled to Tokyo by shinkansen (bullet train). We arrived in Tokyo at around 1pm. Found our way to the hotel and them headed into the bright lights. We went to Shibuya crossing, the one where the traffic stops and the…
17 July – a Tuesday in Kyoto
First Published 24 July 2012 We meet the others (Eddie, Bridget, Saz and Jen) at around 9am and walked to the main high street of Kyoto. The procession of floats was happening between 9 and 1, and so we wanted to see these pass, thinking there might be a bit of a carnival atmosphere. In…
52000words #11 – Exercise
BBC Theme: Exercise First posted 19 Oct 2012 Is supposed to be good for you, why then does it hurt so much and how come sitting on the sofa eating cake is so much more appealing? Everyone goes on about endorphins, and I agree, they are brilliant. But why do some people loath exercise whilst…
16 July – Mijojima Island, leaving Hiroshima and traveling to Kyoto.
First Published 20 July 2012 Up and out nice and early to head to Mijajima island. We walked to the station and Ange probably bought hard boiled eggs at the 7-Eleven. Turns out Ange has a bit of an obsession with eggs. We got the train to Mijajima and then the ferry to the island. …
15 July – Hiroshima, and turning up the temperature.
First Published – 18 July 2012 The tournament is over and after a couple of big party nights with the rest of the GB ultimate players we’ve headed to Hiroshima. Took our first bullet train – the Shinkansen, and it was brilliant. Every one got excited and it was great to use our rail passes….
52000words #10 – Games
BBC Theme: Games First posted 22 Feb 2012 I like to play games, not mind games, but actual games. I like cards, I like computer games, I love board games and I particularly like made up games (n.b. must play more Flick Stick). I guess this topic is supposed to make us consider the Olympic…
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