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Paddle 2, Tolman Bridge to Morrin Bridge

Posted on July 28, 2020 by murray

Kayaking from the Tolman Bridge to the Morrin Bridge, near Drumheller. Continue reading →

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Paddle 1, Bleriot Ferry to Drumheller

Posted on July 27, 2020 by murray

Our first day of kayaking the Red Deer River, from the Bleriot Ferry into Drumheller. Continue reading →

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Edmonton to the Bleriot Ferry Campground, on the Red Deer River

Posted on July 26, 2020 by murray

Travelling from Edmonton to the Bleriot Ferry Campground, outside Drumheller to do some kayaking on the Red Deer River. Continue reading →

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Japan’s Resorts, Hotel, Capsules and Hostels

Posted on November 1, 2019 by murray

When we started planning this trip with R & L we were advised by a tour guide living in Kyoto that we would be in Japan near the busy season and should book all our accommodation in advance. At one … Continue reading →

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Toilets Again?

Posted on October 29, 2019 by murray

Toilet installment number 5 (maybe). I have seen this several times but it just dawned on me today that I have not mentioned it. On some toilets the lid of the tank is a basin. The fill water tube is … Continue reading →

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Another Day with Fuji in Full Glory

Posted on October 28, 2019 by murray

An onsen is basically a hot tub. It is part of Japanese life. Unlike hot tub use in most of the world there is a ritual performed each time one uses the onsen. The onsens are separated male and female. … Continue reading →

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Good Morning

Posted on October 26, 2019 by murray

We awake to this sight. Last night we arrive at the Fuji View Hotel, one of the grande dames of the Fuji area hotels, in the dark. At 5.45am I open the drapes and am awe struck. ‘Debbie get out … Continue reading →

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Random Japan

Posted on October 23, 2019 by murray

Last day in Kyoto and the weather is stunning. Sunshine, 20Cish and no wind. Great for a walk in the city. Today is a day for shopping. Any touristy sites are an adjunct. I remember using cash in Canada. Now … Continue reading →

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Best Flea Market Ever

Posted on October 22, 2019 by murray

On the 21st of every month there is a ‘flea market’ held on the grounds of the Toji temple in Koyto. Last night talking over our game plan for today we thought we might drop in. It took a train … Continue reading →

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Tottori to Osaka to Kyoto

Posted on October 20, 2019 by murray

Toilet instalment #4. As our journey progresses we run into more and more ‘electric’ toilets. The latest gadget I discover is a button on the console that flushes the toilet. Had to figure it out because the toilet had no … Continue reading →

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