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Experience the local life!Lee Laurinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05200596679688870668noreply@blogger.comBlogger215125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649437667206767589.post-57844385051356186352019-05-05T21:11:00.001-04:002019-05-06T22:48:30.619-04:00Searching for Cherry Blossoms in Hiraizumi, Japan<span style="font-size: x-large;">The end of the cherry blossom 'season' depends on the weather and the part of Japan you visit.</span><br />
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I had an image in my mind that there would be a forest of flowering trees and pedals falling like snow. There are parts of Japan that have this, but by a warm April the peak blossom locations had moved north.</div>
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The amazing staff at the central Tokyo train station, who I visited multiple times, gave me some suggestions where I would find Cherry Blossoms in April. They suggested I travel North. Since I wished to avoid any towns that would require a bus (no signs on buses in more remote cities) I decided to visit a small town north of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sendai" target="_blank"><b>Sendai,</b> </a> Hiraizumi is an additional train ride with a short transfer via local train. The travel office in Sendai gave me the time schedule and information on where to change trains. Again I was the only non local on any of the trains. The short commuter train ride was filled with students returning from school. Again, I was the only 'tourist'.</div>
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<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiraizumi,_Iwate" target="_blank">Hiraizumi:</a> The train station is located on one of the main streets and a short walk to the start of what I call, the avenue of Cherry Blossoms. There is a tourist office in the station and the staff tried to answer my questions. One staff member hurried out of the office after a quick discussion with her co worker. <br />
Shortly after her departure, I turned to greet the new arrival. To say I was surprised is an understatement. <b>Sam Sloan</b> works in the city and is often called to the station to help English speakers.<br />
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Sam is from Alaska and was kind to answer my questions on how did you find this town and what is it like living here. <br />
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With my map and directions I set off to walk the avenue lined with Cherry Blossoms.<br />
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The path starts at a steep incline that did not deter the experienced climbers. There are many interesting places to stop as well as overlooks so you can pace yourself to the top.</div>
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There is a large, modern museum on the route. Unfortunately everything was described in Japanese. There were ancient pieces of art, scrolls etc. Small and larger building are along the path. You can visit shrines, obtain a fortune and leave it on a special rack if you decide it is not an auspicious fortune.</div>
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Climbing the path to the <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #383838; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "balto web" , "helvetiva" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 17.53px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Konjikido is a lovely hike, steep in some areas with several interesting buildings to visit. the Konjikido is a hall completely covered in gold. It dates back to 1124 and stands inside another building for protection. Photography of the Konjikido is prohibited so there are no photos of the gold temple. The following <a href="https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5001.html" target="_blank">photos</a> are from the Visit Japan web site.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not sure what this machine did. Put in coins and perhaps pick you lunch?</td></tr>
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<br />Lee Laurinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05200596679688870668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649437667206767589.post-71668999097746534112019-05-02T06:23:00.000-04:002019-05-02T06:23:05.689-04:00Japan: Groups go on school trips or outings in a 'pack'<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br />Lee Laurinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05200596679688870668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649437667206767589.post-62981644638108161502019-05-02T02:42:00.001-04:002019-05-02T02:42:25.114-04:00Kyoto Japan Market: bean cakes the oldfashion wayBroad beans are covered with a pancake type batter and then heated on metal plates, a very old system of making these crispy sncks<br />
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<br />Lee Laurinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05200596679688870668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649437667206767589.post-84729065608274429132019-05-02T00:03:00.001-04:002019-05-02T00:26:54.532-04:00Tokyo: shirnes and temples at every turn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Lee Laurinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05200596679688870668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649437667206767589.post-40166648389203204442019-05-01T23:20:00.012-04:002019-05-01T23:20:53.845-04:00Not a morning coffe in Italy but Tokyo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Lee Laurinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05200596679688870668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649437667206767589.post-16668821737879741492018-12-26T15:16:00.001-05:002018-12-26T17:38:20.927-05:00Visiting the Biltmore House at Christmas<br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Solo travel on Christmas and Thanksgiving in the USA </span><br />
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Unlike summer or fall national holidays which are peak vacation times, Christmas and Thanksgiving often find travelers close to home. Stores and restaurants close early and the familiar casual restaurants that are prevalent in the USA are not available. <br />
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My trip to Myrtle Beach, NC last year was a shock when you could only find coffee at the few open gas stations and one star bucks with a very long line. Dinner posed the same problem. The few restaurants were over crowded and not 'solo friendly'. Happily a massive Chinese restaurant was open and full!<br />
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So this year I selected Asheville, North Carolina for my holiday adventure. From previous visits I knew it was a pedestrian friendly city with many downtown hotels. But I made a BIG mistake. <b>Always</b> pick a hotel with a full service restaurant! Even fast food restaurants closed early.....plan ahead.<br />
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Nevertheless, a visit to Asheville for Christmas included a visit to the massive <i><b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biltmore_Estate" target="_blank">Biltmore estate</a></b></i> and ground are.well worth the trip.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Christmas in the mountains to visit the <a href="http://www.biltmore.com/" target="_blank">Biltmore House</a> </span></div>
You will find far more information and facts at the Biltmore House site, I shall only share a solo visitors' experience at a very popular site in Asheville, North Carolina.<br />
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<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biltmore_Estate" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a> has a great detailed description of the largest primate home in the USA with more than 250 rooms and 40+ bathrooms on over '8,000' acres. Even the winter views of the mountains and expansive grounds were captivating. However, I was here to see the building. Not the usual tourist goal, but after visiting many outstanding palaces and museums in Europe, the comparison to this massive property would be interesting.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My favorite room is the palm court just off the entrance hall</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The building construction (to me) is as interesting as the decor. Through this fascinating ceiling and support beams you can view wonderful <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grotesque_(architecture)" target="_blank">grotesques</a> many with unique expressions.</td></tr>
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The public rooms designed for entertaining, were wonderful without the 'gold' covering you find in other palaces or billionaire condos.<br />
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After walking over a mile and dogging the crowds attempting to photograph some of the rooms, I opted for a visit to the stable shops, cafes and the gardens. One of the red coat (guest helpers) told me about 6k visitors came one day this week!</div>
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The views from the terraces and most of the rooms are captivating.</div>
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This part of the home reminds me of the <a href="http://www.in-venice.com/things-to-see/bovolo-staircase/" target="_blank">Bovolo staircase</a> in Venice.</div>
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A view from the conservatory up to the house</div>
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Consider a two day visit so you can include the outlying villages that require a short drive from the main house.</div>
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You can hike the many trails on the property and although I saw people with bikes the roads within the estate are narrow and without bike lanes or any walking trails. </div>
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This was a disappointment since you can not walk from the property to the other parts of the estate. However there are several cafes and restaurants adjacent to the main house and much of the area is flat and easy to navigate. (note: I only saw an elevator to the second floor of the house so inquire if you need these services) </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">our walk guide mentioned the village of <a href="http://upper-slaughter.co.uk/index.html" target="_blank">Upper Slaughter</a> was one of the <i>Thankful Villages</i>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">I always search for something new, anything I have never read about or been told and this was totally </span><i style="font-size: x-large;">new</i><span style="font-size: large;">. My guide for this walk</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">mentioned '<i>thankful villages</i>' which prompted a search for more information. The title was coined by the writer <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thankful_Villages" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: transparent; color: #0066cc; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: underline; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" target="_blank">Arthur Mee </a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: large; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">in his 1930's book, "Enchanted Land". </span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">During WW I and WW II the United Kingdom suffered staggering losses of service men and women. </span><span style="font-size: large;">W</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">ar memorials to those who gave everything for the wars are in most towns and cities in Britain.</span></span></div>
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The village was quiet. Perhaps the rain kept everyone, except the hikers, inside. The church was open and other visitors were exploring. There was a table with bottles of water and shoe laces for sale if hikers were in need. Such a quiet, peaceful spot.<br />
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My visit was over Remembrance weekend. There was a parade and ceremony in Bourton on the Water but Upper Slaughter had no celebration. </div>
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An article in British Heritage stated there were more than 16,000 villages in Britain but only 53 had all their soldiers return from the WWI. Doubly tankful villages, all soldiers returned from WW I and WW II, only number 14, and Upper Slaughter is included.<br />
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Solo travel is an incredible, life changing experience, and I look back on my experiences as a solo traveler with extreme fondness. But like anything in life, travel has its ups and downs, and one particular experience that you’re also likely to encounter is loneliness.</div>
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Each of us is likely to experience loneliness in everyday life, but we rarely expect it when we’re traveling. Or for those of us who do expect it, the terrifying thought is what keeps you from getting on the plane.</div>
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And when the feeling inevitably creeps in, we feel uncomfortable talking about it, almost like it’s ungrateful to feel lonely while you’re on the trip of a lifetime.</div>
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I’ve heard travelers say things like they shouldn’t feel lonely because they’re in Paris. Or who wants to hear from a friend who is struggling with depression while vacationing on a gorgeous beach?</div>
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But it’s time to put an end to the notion that exciting cities or lovely scenery act as a magical force-field to loneliness, because it’s not true. Acknowledging that you’re <em style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">allowed </em>to feel lonely when you’re traveling is extremely important, because it then empowers you to beat it.</div>
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And you <em style="background: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">can </em>beat it. There’s even an app!</div>
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<b><a href="https://www.mappingmegan.com/how-to-beat-loneliness-when-traveling-alone/" target="_blank">Read</a> the story here: </b></div>
Lee Laurinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05200596679688870668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649437667206767589.post-67462237493703882912018-01-21T20:33:00.002-05:002018-03-21T17:21:54.443-04:00Solo on a HF Walking Tour in the Cotswolds, UK: mud, rain and great photo opportunity<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Outside the wonderful city of London there are amazing treasures to explore. Last Spring I spent a few days on the Isle of Wight at a country home with <a href="http://maturesolotravel.blogspot.com/2017/07/joining-hf-holidays-walking-tour-to.html" target="_blank">HF Holidays</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This fall, when there was an opportunity to spend a HF Holiday weekend in the Cotswolds at <a href="http://www.cotswolds.info/places/bourton-on-the-water.shtml" target="_blank">Burton on the Water</a>, </span><span style="font-size: large; text-align: center;">I signed up for my last fall weekend in the UK. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A quintessential village often called the 'Venice of the Cotswolds' can be reached by train from Oxford to Morton on Marsh and a short bus ride to the center of the village. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Harrington House, the HF property is a short walk from the bus stop in the center of town. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The river Windrush runs through the charming center of town. There are walking paths along the waterfront with benches, several cafes and overnight accommodations. During the day it can be busy with tour buses stopping for a few hours. At night the village is quiet. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">On this weekend HF holidays offered several walks from basic, about 3 miles to a longer walk of nearly 10 miles.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had been training for 6 weeks trying to walk 5 to 8 miles a day but <b>NOTHING</b> prepared me for the '<i>easy walk</i>' I joined the first day.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Rain and mud does <b>not</b> cancel a walk. With a bagged lunch supplied by HF (a great assortment of sandwich or salad, fruit, nuts, snacks etc) my small group of 3 followed our experienced leader towards Upper and Lower Slaughter. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Our excellent walk guide knew a great deal about the history of the area and the two villages we visited and even the type of sheep we passed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This story is best told in photos. Most of the weekend was cold, wet and grey but that did NOT deter the UK walkers. There were only 3 solo travelers and I was the only non British guest. And everyone seemed to be an accomplished walker.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A short walk outside the town we found the path to the <a href="http://www.thecotswoldsguide.com/The_Slaughters/" target="_blank">Slaughters</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Further on, the next smaller village had the distinction of being a </span><br />
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<b>Three of the delightful guests</b> who were very welcoming and kind enough to explain the British only stories or terms that I did not understand. There were others who were part of groups that also were welcoming to a solo travelers if you are outgoing.<br />
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So glad the tea rooms were open. The British do understand tea and cakes.<br />
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<b>Contact HF Holidays</b> for there many walking events in the UK and abroad. As a solo traveler I recommend enjoying a 3, 5 or 7 day event. This is a great value for room/board/walks and a good break during one of my 3 month trips. The HF booking staff was very helpful to find a booking that worked with the only weekends I was in the UK. The house staff was equal to the 4 star hotels I have stayed in and willing to answer questions and offer suggestions. <br />
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The meals were wonderful. You could have a full English breakfast or just toast and cereal. Dinner was a 3 course event and gave me an opportunity to try Britsh food I would not cook at home. The only item I shall not repeat is a sticky pudding.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Boutique Inn: <i><a href="https://www.reservationcounter.com/hotels/show/6123111/ansonborough-inn-charleston-sc/?cid=sem::OTPRC::AC::PT-P01::New-Additions-07-06-15::Ansonborough-Inn-Charleston-SC-US-479533-did-6123111::Ansonborough-Inn-Charleston::Exact&creative=%7bcreative%7d&device=c&AdPos=%7badposition%7d&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=Ansonborough-Inn-Charleston&utm_campaign=New-Additions-07-06-15&gclid=CPCw1MbIt9gCFV6tgQodcn8ORA&gclsrc=ds" target="_blank">Ansonborough Inn</a></i></span></div>
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The four star Ansonborough Inn is a lovely surprise. Dark wood interior leads you to the soaring atrium with glass ceiling. Today, the hotel is decorated for Christmas and the lights are a lvoely addition to the lobby. <br />
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The Inn offers all the amenties: business center, wifi, fitness center, on-site parking, afternoon wine and cheese reception and an extensive contenental breakfast.<br />
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<br />Lee Laurinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05200596679688870668noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649437667206767589.post-15651883899055403992017-12-31T22:01:00.000-05:002018-02-26T10:32:25.271-05:00Walk into a base camp in Viet Nam.................<span style="font-size: x-large;">I hear a helicopter landing and an announcement from the watch tower</span><br />
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Visitors to <i><b><a href="http://www.patriotspoint.org/" target="_blank">Patriots Point</a></b></i> Naval & Maritime Museum outside of Charleston, South Carolina, come to explore the battleships, aircraft on site and interactive displays that can keep you busy for hours.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">The <a href="https://www.patriotspoint.org/explore/uss-yorktown/" target="_blank">USS Yorktown</a> is a massive aircraft carrier that draws large crowds </span></span><span style="font-size: large;">but my visit was to experience the recently opened </span><i style="font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="https://www.patriotspoint.org/explore/vietnam-exhibit/" target="_blank">Viet Nam exhibit.</a></b></i><br />
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As most of the crowd rushed across the bridge to see a war ship, I took the small path to the left towards a blue wall. As you get closer you recognize the display. There are dog tags representing all the men from South Carolina who gave everything during the war.<br />
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The exhibit is an up close opportunity to see and often touch the aircraft and equipment as well as the sounds that soldiers in the field experienced every day.<br />
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A large quonset hut houses displays, a time line of the war and a theater showing video interviews from men and women who served.<br />
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Once you exit the 'hut' you are in a recreation of the "US Navy Advanced Tactical Support Base and a US Marine Corps Artillery Firebase during the Tet Offensive, 1968".<span style="font-size: xx-small;">1</span><br />
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The medical tent was a sober view of the immediate care prior to a patient evacuated to a hospital </td></tr>
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The exhibit is not a Disney production but the audio as you walk through the tunnel or listen to the sounds of a huey landing in the camp, projects you into the real life experience.<br />
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The interior was a somber reminder of the pain and death that was part of every day.<br />
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Volunteer tour guides and docents are available at scheuduled times. In addition to the Yorktown the USS Laffey, Submarien USS Clamagore are docked here. Visitors can visit the Medal of Honor Museum, Apollo 8 mission exhibit and the Cold War submarine memorial.<br />
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<b>Contact Information:</b><br />
40 Patriots Point Road<br />
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464<br />
www.PatriotsPoint.org<br />
843 884 2727<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">1. Park brochure</span>Lee Laurinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05200596679688870668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649437667206767589.post-6942294922683437582017-12-31T21:05:00.000-05:002018-08-28T13:24:50.721-04:00On Extended Trips, Look for Shared Office Space<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Thought I would share this:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">What good suggestions for any traveler who needs to work</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Shared Work Space for Long Term Travelers!</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>What a great idea........</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://thepointsguy.com/" target="_blank">The Points Guy</a> posted a great list of NYC properties that offer shared office space and so much more.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Story by David Slotnick <a href="https://thepointsguy.com/author/davidslotnick/" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: white; font-family: Walsheim,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; transition: 0.2s; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;" title="David Slotnick">k</a></span><br />
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<a href="https://thepointsguy.com/2018/02/5-of-our-favorite-co-working-spaces-in-new-york-city/?utm_source=TPG+Daily+Newsletter&utm_campaign=3e0a5ff128-TPG_Daily_News_MC&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_2b0b8ee2b7-3e0a5ff128-38472569" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Read the full story</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> here as posted by </span><a href="https://thepointsguy.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">The Points Guy</span></a><br />
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<a href="http://blenderworkspace.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Blender Workspace</span></a><br />
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<a href="https://brooklynworks159.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">BrooklynWorks</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you Mr. Slotnick and the Points Guy.</span><br />
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<br />Lee Laurinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05200596679688870668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649437667206767589.post-65673882388223899332017-07-24T16:39:00.002-04:002017-08-15T20:19:01.553-04:00 HF Holidays walking tour to visit the Isle of Wight, for a solo traveler<br />
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On my third attempt to visit this island, only a 40 minute ferry ride from Lymington or a faster hydrofoil from Southampton, I was determined to spend a few days here with the <a href="https://www.hfholidays.co.uk/" target="_blank">HF Holidays</a> group at one of their country houses. A secondary benefit was visiting Lymington and attending the weekly market.<br />
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I would be staying at <a href="https://www.hfholidays.co.uk/country-houses/freshwater-bay/" target="_blank">Freshwater Bay house </a>as an 'independent walker', not part of the organized walks offered daily. Although I <em>thought</em> I was a walker, I quickly found out that I would be outpaced by 80+ year old's who could go 6hr on a daily hike! Later in this post you will see the 'simple walk to Yarmouth" that proved that daily walks around a city was <em>not</em> sufficient training for this adventure.<br />
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<strong>I had several goals for my visit to the Isle of Wight:</strong><br />
1. to finally visit <a href="https://www.hfholidays.co.uk/country-houses/freshwater-bay/" target="_blank">Osbourn House</a> see photos of exterior here<br />
2. to visit the town of Yarmouth and villages that are linked by a handy 'island bus system' <br />
3. to experience a full board stay in a hotel.<br />
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<strong>The Freshwater Bay House:</strong><br />
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HF Holiday arranged a taxi/van service to pick up the ferry passengers joining the week long walks. There was also a weekend festival in Yarmouth and made the transfer a little hectic!<br />
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After a quick check in at FBH we were served afternoon tea. This was my first opportunity to see who might be traveling solo on this 'vacation'. There seemed to be a large number of couples and some groups all traveling together. Many of the guests had stayed with HFH before and knew the routine.<br />
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The views from the hotel are wonderful. There is a path along the caulk cliffs that are only a few feet from a bone shattering fall to the beach so we were told to pay attention on an 'introductory' walk before dinner. Only 4 attendees so I was not hopeful to find many solo travelers. <br />
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There are other activities for guests when you are not out on a hike. The property has a large heated pool, some lawn games and extensive gardens.<br />
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Do the church members each needle point a cushion based on a specific pattern?<br />
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From here I proceeded to the smallest book store and best cake/tea café on the same road.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">While on the <strong><a href="https://www.hfholidays.co.uk/country-houses/freshwater-bay/" target="_blank">Isle of Wight</a></strong> for a <strong><a href="http://www.hfholidays.co.uk/" target="_blank">HF Holiday</a></strong> country house walk, I met a lovely woman </span></span></div>
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<b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunhill_Field" target="_blank">Bunhill Fields Cemetery</a></b> - burial place of Daniel Defoe, William Blake
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<b><a href="http://www.abneypark.org/" target="_blank">Abney Park Cemetery</a></b> - burial place of William Booth. Lots of community
activities take place here. Near to Stoke Newington Church Street - lots of
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<b><a href="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/kenwood/" target="_blank">Kenwood House</a></b>, Hampstead Heath - stately home bequeathed to the country,
managed by English Heritage. Art gallery includes works by Vermeer, Rembrandt,
Gainsborough, among many others. Very nice cafe, beautiful vista from the house
and, of course, walks on the Heath.<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.wiltons.org.uk/" target="_blank">Wilton's Music Hall</a></b> - rescued from dereliction- is now a theatre with
bars and a cafe (not an actual music hall though!). Near to <b>'Battle of Cable
Street' mural</b> depicting locals taking on Oswald Mosley's Union of
Fascists in the 1930s. Also near to <b>Jack the Ripper museum</b> - a bit grim
but very moving biographical information on the victims.<br />
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<b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Hallows-by-the-Tower" target="_blank">All Hallows by the Tower</a></b> - very interesting crypt. Also quite near to
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<b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Olave%27s_Church,_Southwark" target="_blank">St Olave's Church</a></b> - very close to above. Samuel Pepys worshipped here.
Both churches near to the Tower of London.<br />
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<b>Turkish Restaurants <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Lanes_(London)" target="_blank">Green Lanes Harringay</a></b> - lovely cheap fresh food,
many restaurants to choose from. Nearest tube Manor House, Piccadilly Line.<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.brasseriezedel.com/" target="_blank">Zedel</a></b> - very reasonably priced, beautiful, art deco restaurant with
street cafe, cabaret and American Bar. Bang in the middle of Piccadilly.
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Thank you Christine, I look forward to many more posts<br />
More on the HF Holiday stay soon.<br />
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I was greeted pleasantly by an attendant and show an 'English' version of the offerings.</div>
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There were many tatami rooms in this tea house and the largest overlooked the garden.<br />
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The tea room was large and open. A platform covered most of the room and was covered with a thick tatami mat. There was NO seating so a westerner not accustomed to sitting on their knees for a long period of time might have a problem. <br />
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As I sipped the smooth, cold tea and sampled the bean sweet, a light rain started.<br />
The sound was very tranquil and soothing. I could easily see why someone would visit a tea house instead of the local fast food dispenser.<br />
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<b>I must mention some other observations:</b> I expected this to be a very quiet event. This was not the case. There were only 6 or 8 other clients. There were no other solo visitors. The two women seen in the photo above sat and chatted with each other and took photos of each other.* This is something I witnessed in the park. EVERYONE took photos of themselves or each other.<br />
The group of four however, were very boisterous and spoke in loud voices. This surprised me. But again this was a totally Japanese experience and perhaps it was more authentic than other tourist stops. <br />
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Finally I will admit that within a few minutes my muscles were screaming 'where is a chair?". Even leaning against a wall did not eliminate all the pain. Sitting in front of a computer for months before the trip did not prepare me for the Japanese way. <br />
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* photos of the back of your head: I have read that the nape of the neck is an area of beauty and certainly many of the hair styles worn with a kimono highlights the back of your head.<br />
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I do not remember the cost of tea but it was not over $20.00 per person.Lee Laurinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05200596679688870668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649437667206767589.post-39194271638565733432017-02-23T22:43:00.001-05:002018-01-30T21:01:12.269-05:00Japanese cemetaries<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Lee Laurinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05200596679688870668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649437667206767589.post-83315331135710279882017-02-20T11:46:00.002-05:002017-02-20T11:59:44.150-05:00Kyoto Japan, a simple tea bowl<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Japan is well known for hand made items that are simple yet beautiful. Walking the streets of each town vs taking a tour bus allows me to stop and see both local stores and small treasure troves of local life.</span></div>
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I stopped at the doorway of a small, dark store that sold tea bowls, tea pots and other ceramic items.</div>
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I met the owner of the shop who was just as happy to sell me a small, inexpensive tea bowl as one of the tea posts priced at over $600! We could not talk with each other because I do not speak Japanese, but a smile goes a long way.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I thought Italian cheese cake was the historic best</span></div>
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Walking in Sydney, Australian I found a crowd outside of a restaurant or was it a store? The line was similar to a group waiting to enter a club or a major sale in a high end store. All ages and all sizes. </div>
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They are lining up for the opportunity to purchase ONE cheesecake.</div>
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I had to do some research to find out WHY this cheesecake was so popular</div>
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$17.99 for a smallish cheese cake. Not too expensive but how does ONE person eat an entire cheesecake? There were no alternatives to purchase a slice or 1/2.</div>
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The space is not that large to produce hundreds of cakes but there is a well trained army of workers, each with an assigned task: from cutting butter into slabs,mixing batter or pouring into pans.<br />
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<b>History of Uncle Tetsu Cheese Cake I have found online since I could not speak with any of the employees here, they were all behind glass! see http://uncletetsu-ca.com/our-story/</b><br />
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"Helping in his parents 'sweets business' since the age of 5, Tetsu worked in the food industry for decades. Among other restaurants and bakeries Uncle Tetsu created cheesecake in Hakata. The article notes that Tetsu started to use an Australian cheese to bake his cakes." Perhaps this is why the line in Sydney was so long!<br />
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"The cakes are described as super soft, rich and flavorful". <br />
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Their web site lists location in Toronto so I may have another opportunity to try one...<br />
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Have you had this Japanese cheesecake?<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Boon Hall Plantation</span><br />
Off season you won't have crowds but most of the venues will NOT be open.<br />
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<br />Lee Laurinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05200596679688870668noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1649437667206767589.post-11396264132951573512017-02-18T10:37:00.002-05:002017-02-18T17:10:48.818-05:00Take a ship if it costs less than the planeReturning to NYC................have done this several times and it is always amazing even if you must wake up at 4:30<br />
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