tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post7327803076092265948..comments2024-03-25T22:00:50.265+00:00Comments on *An English Travel Writer*: Nara, JapanJenny Woolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-36612812126083619212015-02-23T10:37:44.439+00:002015-02-23T10:37:44.439+00:00This place looks and sounds wonderful - I really m...This place looks and sounds wonderful - I really must visit Japan. I particularly like the shot of the stepping stones by the mill - and the beautiful Japanese maples - what vivid colours!Becca McCallumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09339982441409936532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-13962286752117837222014-12-26T15:08:03.358+00:002014-12-26T15:08:03.358+00:00It's Boxing Day afternoon and with a few hours...It's Boxing Day afternoon and with a few hours all to myself I am treating myself to a relaxing time in Blogland. Having time to read about and appreciate your experiences and all the comments has been not just been relaxing but educational too as well as straightforwardly enjoyable. Thank you.Graham Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196744947133121475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-64687356043716818032014-12-23T00:50:27.100+00:002014-12-23T00:50:27.100+00:00Jenny, I've never been to Nara but after readi...Jenny, I've never been to Nara but after reading this I do know that if I ever get back there, it will be at the top of my itinerary. The photos in this post -- each and every one -- are so beautiful, so detailed and simply exquisite. I almost feel as though I'm there right now! The deer remind me of those at Miyajima (near Hiroshima) -- I once saw a poor guy nearly get chased for his McDonalds (I think -- fast food bag for sure!). And I'm so glad you got to have okonomiaki -- it's one of my favorites and this is a great reminder that I should have Rick make some soon. He got his recipe from our Hiroshima friends and it's SO GOOD!<br /><br />I'm really glad your Japanese travel was wonderful -- but I knew it would be! Can't wait for more!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-35625612662740012222014-12-22T10:20:52.835+00:002014-12-22T10:20:52.835+00:00Looks lik eyou had a great time. I loved Japan whe...Looks lik eyou had a great time. I loved Japan when I was there so I will check out the other blogs as wellBilly Blue Eyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12053172567806569702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-77562283179324618332014-12-22T00:40:27.456+00:002014-12-22T00:40:27.456+00:00That a beautiful place and I can see why you wante...That a beautiful place and I can see why you wanted to visit. How great you got to have tour guides you'd met blogging!Secret Agent Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07564690116156754219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-16708247514268949172014-12-20T02:39:25.442+00:002014-12-20T02:39:25.442+00:00Your photographs are so beautiful and show the pea...Your photographs are so beautiful and show the peacefulness and serenity of a Japanese Garden. Isn't it great when you have local contacts to show you the spots you'd never find on your own? Your lunch plate looks delicious!Pixel Peeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553862902461169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-20389319088204697392014-12-19T18:42:16.090+00:002014-12-19T18:42:16.090+00:00A superb tour as usual.
The photographs also are...A superb tour as usual. <br />The photographs also are top drawer.<br />Lovely stuff, so glad you enjoyed it.Adullamitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15537659871829290071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-63522937691636972802014-12-19T18:02:50.563+00:002014-12-19T18:02:50.563+00:00Lovely! I imagine it must have been truly magical...Lovely! I imagine it must have been truly magical to be there at twilight. <br /><br />I used to have a Japanese pen pal, and her name was Keiko!<br />Sparkling Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12799366562472325812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-82003170832853745232014-12-19T08:31:18.523+00:002014-12-19T08:31:18.523+00:00Japan is a country that passion and love, and I...Japan is a country that passion and love, and I've never visited, but I love, these gardens are a luxury I probably lost in them for hours with my camera .... I wish you a Merry Christmas my dear friend. A huge hug.CARLOShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16654339586928656650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-26305855003329009412014-12-19T07:01:22.383+00:002014-12-19T07:01:22.383+00:00Thanks for yet another fascinating post. The photo...Thanks for yet another fascinating post. The photos are truly enchanting. I'll look forward to hearing more about Japan. . . I'm finally back in Blogland (as if you hadn't guessed) after a two-month hiatus. I'm trying to get settled here in Tennessee in my new mountaintop home.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-57370993634974636252014-12-18T19:42:32.268+00:002014-12-18T19:42:32.268+00:00Beautiful photos. Thank you so much for sharing yo...Beautiful photos. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences :-) xTeresa Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350697922935549188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-82248364703204844572014-12-18T19:21:26.507+00:002014-12-18T19:21:26.507+00:00The experience of seeing the Great Buddha was almo...The experience of seeing the Great Buddha was almost overwhelming. I am not sure I have ever seen such a large statue, let alone been so close to it. I would love to see its face revealed during that window but it only happens very rarely. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-45991008597814958332014-12-18T19:20:28.359+00:002014-12-18T19:20:28.359+00:00I was so pleased with Tomoko's card. Thank you...I was so pleased with Tomoko's card. Thank you for your comment and clarification about Binzaru. . As for our day together, you have summed up my own feelings so well, (of course seen from the other side of the glass, in that I feel these things about you) Yes, Christmas is almost here and tonight I'm going to ebegin my older daughter a hand made gift. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-1859932120244123052014-12-18T19:19:53.927+00:002014-12-18T19:19:53.927+00:00What an exquisite treat to travel along with you t...What an exquisite treat to travel along with you to such a beautiful exotic place on this earth!! I look forward to many more pictures and all your thoughts. Such wonderful ladies to meet. :)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-37885464510565778232014-12-18T19:16:34.595+00:002014-12-18T19:16:34.595+00:00I think they are a mixture of rice and bran. They...I think they are a mixture of rice and bran. They looked rather tasty actually though I didn't go so far as to actually try one myself ! The deer loved them,. for sure. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-16722966801571794132014-12-18T19:15:49.769+00:002014-12-18T19:15:49.769+00:00He seemed to actively enjoy it! He sat there for a...He seemed to actively enjoy it! He sat there for ages taking no notice whatever of the people but just happy to chill out with the deer. <br />Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-45114616714298409432014-12-18T19:15:04.539+00:002014-12-18T19:15:04.539+00:00There's a beautiful museum called the Edo Toky...There's a beautiful museum called the Edo Tokyo museum which basically tells history of Tokyo but it was so interesting that when I got to San Francisco I was inspired to go to the museum of Asian art there - well worth a visit and with the most beautiful modern Japanese items on display too during our visit. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-65526143115443343202014-12-18T19:13:10.471+00:002014-12-18T19:13:10.471+00:00Thank you, Cosmos. I tried to remember what you we...Thank you, Cosmos. I tried to remember what you were all telling me about the things we saw! I hope you'll enjoy future posts, too, about other places in Japan and elsewhere on our trip. <br />Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-89634763262582978572014-12-18T19:11:58.570+00:002014-12-18T19:11:58.570+00:00Thank you Helen! I hope you enjoy their blogs as m...Thank you Helen! I hope you enjoy their blogs as much as I have. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-12235376613313910342014-12-18T19:11:33.168+00:002014-12-18T19:11:33.168+00:00They seem halfway between pets and wild creatures....They seem halfway between pets and wild creatures. I know that the stags have their antlers clipped, but other than this I didn't see anyone doing anything that could be considered looking after them. Ideal life for deer, if you ask me! Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-69785206003428777252014-12-18T19:09:39.879+00:002014-12-18T19:09:39.879+00:00It is lovely that the post brought back happy memo...It is lovely that the post brought back happy memories for so many people. It's always good to see a place you know well through another person's eyes .... I will answer some of the messages individually, now that I am able to at last :)Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-43716851137944091392014-12-18T16:19:05.348+00:002014-12-18T16:19:05.348+00:00Looks like you had the best guides you could possi...Looks like you had the best guides you could possibly imagine during your Japan trip. I can tell by the photos that you truly were enchanted by the people and scenery on your journey. I have a small Buddha in my backyard and am very in awe of the ginormous Buddha in the building. The Buddha associated with good health is one all passersby must find hard to resist. Penelope Noteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01965692242969563279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-32696242036011029922014-12-18T15:33:27.172+00:002014-12-18T15:33:27.172+00:00So much to take in here. I'll have to go back...So much to take in here. I'll have to go back to read the post several times and view your fantastic photo's. What a treat to meet your online friends and have someone local show you around.<br /><br />DarlaDarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729017606957829830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-19074259327777222982014-12-18T14:45:01.576+00:002014-12-18T14:45:01.576+00:00I have been to Isui-en and Todai-ji many times, bu...I have been to Isui-en and Todai-ji many times, but still your photos took my breath away with freshness. I’m so happy to have been able to share the places I love with you and T and you two also loved the places. The Confucius quote which Tomoko prepared in original Chinese on behalf of four of us represents our feeling; “To have friends coming in from afar, how delightful!” Though our meeting has been getting away in quantitative time, the memory is the last part of our pleasures. Thank you for this post, Jenny, with so little time but so many things to do toward the Christmas and the year-end. Wish you the warmth of family being together and never-ending smiles for the holiday season.<br /><br />Yoko<br />stardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684501661629146087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-86127132503245207812014-12-18T11:14:46.625+00:002014-12-18T11:14:46.625+00:00Thank you for a wonderful post Jenny. We went the...Thank you for a wonderful post Jenny. We went there in 2001 and I have forgotten a lot of it, but your photos brought it all back to me! I am smiling now with the happy memories of our day in the same beautiful area. Lovely!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.com