Conference Trips, Sat, 21 Feb 15
Simon
with Mark
at a City, UNESCO site
in Asia, Israel
Memoirs from the Land of Suits and Ramen, Fri, 08 Nov 13
Simon
with Eva
at a City, Temple, UNESCO site
in Asia, Japan
Today we decided to see Buddha again. A big one. We took a train to Nara, another ancient temple town and a former capital (7-9th Century), like Kamakura. Instead of temple complexes lost in mountain valleys, here they were mostly …
Memoirs from the Land of Suits and Ramen, Fri, 08 Nov 13
Simon
with Eva
at a Castle, City, Temple, UNESCO site
in Asia, Japan
Last night we arrived to Osaka very tired, went right to the hostel (couldn’t find any couchsurfers for the first couple nights) and collapsed. Despite the tiredness, I couldn’t fall asleep. Well, the guy on the next bed snoring might …
Memoirs from the Land of Suits and Ramen, Sat, 02 Nov 13
Simon
with Eva
at a City, Sea, Temple, UNESCO site
in Asia, Japan
View of Engakuji Today I finally slept well. At 8 am I still didn’t feel like crawling out of bed! Had to, though – Seiichi was due home at 9, and we had to clean up a bit before his return. …
Great Eastern Journey, Sat, 06 Apr 13
Simon
at a Castle, City, UNESCO site
in Asia, India
Meat… Food that doesn’t burn… Appetite… Please… Looking at the sky in Delhi isn’t easy It’s horrible, how stomach issues can make one’s life miserable. I spent the last day in Jodhpur on feeling crap and not moving too much …
Great Eastern Journey, Mon, 25 Mar 13
Simon
at a City, Temple, UNESCO site
in Asia, India
It’s becoming harder and harder to be a tolerant person and have understanding for cultural differences. It’s been a bit easier in Omkareshwar, but Khajuraho is a real challenge. I can get used to the filth and mess – I …
Great Eastern Journey, Wed, 20 Mar 13
Simon
at a Cave, City, Museum, Sea, UNESCO site
in Asia, India
Tonight I couldn’t sleep for a new reason. You know how they say ‘don’t let the bed bugs bite’? Well, it’s not like you have a choice sometimes. I’m changing beds today. The clean waters of Mumbai In the morning I …
Great Eastern Journey, Tue, 19 Mar 13
Simon
at a City, Museum, UNESCO site
in Asia, India
OK, things are picking up a little. I guess the first shock has passed. I still think Mumbai is a horrible place and want to get out asap, but at least I saw a couple interesting things today. I guess …
Great Eastern Journey, Fri, 15 Mar 13
Simon
at a Jungle, River, UNESCO site
in Asia, Indonesia
Sunday evening was even more musical than before. Some new people showed up, including Pandi’s band members, and we were playing Indonesian and English tunes until late night. The the guitars and djembe kept changing hands, some folders with lyrics …
Great Eastern Journey, Sun, 10 Mar 13
Simon
at a Cave, Jungle, UNESCO site
in Asia, Indonesia
I need to start from thankin Amanda and Ivan for telling me to go to Bukit Lawang. It was the best choice ever! I arrived to Medan in the evening. Quite a shock to the system, from the ultra modern, …
Great Eastern Journey, Wed, 27 Feb 13
Simon
with Charlie
at a City, Park, UNESCO site
in Australia, Australia & Oceania
Shiny Sydney So many sex shops here! And tons of ‘massage’ places too… I heard so much about how boring and horrible and not half as good as Melbourne Sydney is from various Victorians, that now I almost feel bad …
Short Spanish trips, Wed, 31 Mar 10
Simon
with Eva
at a City, Museum, Park, Temple, UNESCO site
in Europe, Spain
Kontrast był niesamowity. Na lotnisko w Prestwick jechaliśmy w deszczu i coraz mocniejszej wichurze. Wychodząc z samochodu musiałem się trzymać kapelusza, a na lotnisko dobiegliśmy szczękając zębami. Przejście z bramki do samolotu i stanie w kolejce do wejścia było wykańczające. …
Short European Trips, Wed, 18 Jul 07
Simon
with Eva
at a Castle, City, Graveyard, Museum, Park, Ruins/Excavation, Sea, Temple, UNESCO site
in Europe, Italy
20 July Arco di ConstantinoColosseoColosseoColosseoPalatino – ColosseoArea Sacra di Largo ConstantinaIl GesuPalatino – ColosseoPalatino – Forum RomanumPalatinoPalatino – Forum RomanumPalatinoPalatinoPalatinoPalatinoPalatinoPalatinoPalatinoPalatinoPalatinoPalatinoSanta Maria Sopra Minerva Pantheon Rafael’s TombSanta Maria Sopra Minerva – BerniniSanta Maria Sopra Minerva Santa Maria Sopra Minerva Santa Maria …
