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a stroll to the hospital – in the real world

Posted on April 30, 2015 by viveka

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Back in the real world  ….. have been in a bubble over the passed weekend, so many impressions and experiences to let sink in, after my trip to Hong Kong and Japan. On Monday the real world knocked on my … Continue reading →

Posted in pleasure, the catch of the day, un/useful information Tagged landskrona, Photo, seasons, spring

a strong memory from 1978

Posted on April 29, 2015 by viveka

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It was a Sunday morning and I had my day off …. I got up early – it was a beautiful sunny morning, so I got quickly ready and stepped out into Nagasaki on my own.  I hadn’t been walk … Continue reading →

Posted in pleasure, the catch of the day, travel, un/useful information Tagged Japan, Our World, Photography

my “sorry ass” loves japan

Posted on April 29, 2015 by viveka

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This with heated toilet seats – what a magical thing. Most toilets in Japan are heated and some seats even plays water sounds that will make your needs to go smoother or some birds singing their hearts out.  But there was also … Continue reading →

Posted in pleasure, the catch of the day, travel, un/useful information Tagged Japan, Photography, Travel, weather

eating, eating, eating ….

Posted on April 28, 2015 by viveka

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.The trip to Hong Kong and Japan was a lot about food, Nancy and I love our food… great food to 99%. I have fell in love with the Japanese kitchen, even if I didn’t like everything that they put … Continue reading →

Posted in restaurants, travel, un/useful information Tagged Food, Hong Kong, Japan, Photography, prêt à manger, Travel

little boy, 6th augusti 1945 – 08:15am

Posted on April 27, 2015 by viveka

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When visit Hiroshima is it very hard to understand the impact that a-bomb had on the city – if it hadn’t for all the memorials all over the city it wouldn’t be noticed. All the a-bomb survival trees …with their reminders.  What I … Continue reading →

Posted in the catch of the day, travel, un/useful information Tagged Hiroshima, Japan, Our World, Photography, Travel, war & peace

sparkling lights and moonlight

Posted on April 26, 2015 by viveka

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Hong Kong is for me the city of all lights – like a big diamond brooch. Before Japan we gave Hong Kong 5 nights. It was 35 years since I visit Hong Kong last time and I can’t say it has … Continue reading →

Posted in pleasure, the catch of the day, travel, un/useful information Tagged big cites - bright lights, Hong Kong, night, Photography, Travel

weekly photo challenge – motion

Posted on April 24, 2015 by viveka

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Motion???!!!! Very tricky for me, because I’m very slow in reaction and it takes time to get my camera ready when there is some motion going on around me. But I’m just back from Japan and of course did I … Continue reading →

Posted in the catch of the day, travel, un/useful information Tagged Japan, Photography, speed, Travel, Weekly Photo Challenge

four weddings and expressing gratitude

Posted on April 24, 2015 by viveka

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So glad that we made the decision to take the later Shinkansen to Kyoto on our last day, in Tokyo (Sunday), and followed our plans to visit the beautiful Meiji jingū (明治 神宮) shrine, first of all we had a wonderful … Continue reading →

Posted in pleasure, the catch of the day, travel, un/useful information Tagged Japan, LOVE, Photography, shrine & temple, tokyo, traditions & events, Travel

garden of umbrellas

Posted on April 23, 2015 by viveka

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Shukkei-en (縮景園?) is a historic Japanese garden in Hiroshima. Construction began in 1620 on order from Asano Nagaakira, daimyo of the Hiroshima han. The gardens were opened to the public in 1940, the Asano family donated them to Hiroshima Prefecture. Being … Continue reading →

Posted in pleasure, the catch of the day, un/useful information Tagged flowers, Hiroshima, Japan, Photography, Travel

a chilly evening with deep thoughts and hope

Posted on April 21, 2015 by viveka

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After a dinner last night did I decided that I would take a walk through the Peace Memorial Park …. Nancy went back to the hotel. Our hotel is only 10 min walk from the park. It was the chilliest evening … Continue reading →

Posted in my demons, the catch of the day, travel, un/useful information Tagged Hiroshima, Japan, Our World, Travel, war & peace

ryokan, rain and shrine

Posted on April 20, 2015 by viveka

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Here we are on the island of Miyajima and it rains like there is no end to it. Miyajima holds Japan’s 3rd most popular tourist attraction, the Itsukushima Shrine and the O-turii Gate, that means we aren’t really the only tourists … Continue reading →

Posted in pleasure, the catch of the day, travel, un/useful information Tagged Japan, Miyajima, Photography, shrine & temple, Travel

kyoto night views in random

Posted on April 19, 2015 by viveka

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Kyoto has a very interesting night life … with all the restaurants, Karaoke bars, the boy & girl clubs, all the game halls and of course the entertainment of the delicate geisha’s. We were out and about a couple of … Continue reading →

Posted in pleasure, the catch of the day, travel, un/useful information Tagged Japan, Kyoto, Photography, Travel

weekly photo challenge – early bird

Posted on April 18, 2015 by viveka

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Early bird … ???!!!!! Some commuters are really early birds. One of the first loop trains in Chicago a sunny September morning 2014. “Commuter – A man who shaves and takes a train, and then rides back to shave again.” Elwyn Brooks … Continue reading →

Posted in the catch of the day, travel, un/useful information Tagged Chicago, Photography, Travel, Weekly Photo Challenge

geisha (芸者 ?), geiko (芸子) or geigi (芸妓) – a graceful lady

Posted on April 15, 2015 by viveka

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Today the weather was on our side – we could walk along the Takase River under the last cherry blossoms and at times we had sunny spells. We walk through the narrow streets of the Gion district and suddenly they just appeared … Continue reading →

Posted in pleasure, the catch of the day, travel, un/useful information Tagged Japan, Kyoto, Photography

i wish i was a duck

Posted on April 15, 2015 by viveka

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…. never been on a holiday were I had to experience to much rain as here in Japan – especially Kyoto. 2 days of sun so far here in Japan. Yesterday we went on afternoon tour to 3 temples … … Continue reading →

Posted in pleasure, the catch of the day, travel, un/useful information Tagged Japan, Kyoto, Photography, rain, Travel

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