From Ryokan to Buddhist Monastery: Two Weeks in Japan
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Hi CaliNurse --
Thanks for letting me know.
I avoided Japan for a long time but am very glad I traveled there. The trip was funny but maybe not "fun"? I enjoyed it because the culture is so fascinating but did not leave it thinking "wow, I can't wait to go back!" Other than when I checked into a hotel I did not have a conversation with another person the two weeks I was there and meeting other people makes the difference between a good trip and a great one, to me anyway.
Thanks for letting me know.
I avoided Japan for a long time but am very glad I traveled there. The trip was funny but maybe not "fun"? I enjoyed it because the culture is so fascinating but did not leave it thinking "wow, I can't wait to go back!" Other than when I checked into a hotel I did not have a conversation with another person the two weeks I was there and meeting other people makes the difference between a good trip and a great one, to me anyway.
#22
I belong to a women's hospitality/friendship organization called 5W (Women Welcome Women Worldwide). I mention it because, for some unknown reason, this group formed in England, has a large number of members in Japan. I've been trying to see my way to Japan and a 5W acquaintance mentioned to me that several members there planned her trip from one member's house to another and made it very easy and companionable for her. This would solve the problem Esme mentions, having no one with whom to socialize. The more I think about it, the more inclined I am to make similar arrangements for at least a portion of a visit.
#26
Maybe she got a "real" travel job. I found this:
http://www.afar.com/travelers/esme-travels/highlights
http://www.afar.com/travelers/esme-travels/highlights
#27
Never mind. I see they list the not-working blog address in her bio:
http://www.afar.com/travelers/esme-travels/
http://www.afar.com/travelers/esme-travels/
#28
#29
There is a Facebook page but the last entry is January 2015, and the outdated website is still posted there.
The afar site is good as you can see some of the photos from the trip with short descriptions, but the wonderful blog is no longer up.
That is really unfortunate and I do wonder what happened to her.
The afar site is good as you can see some of the photos from the trip with short descriptions, but the wonderful blog is no longer up.
That is really unfortunate and I do wonder what happened to her.