The Art Island of Naoshima
November 2023 I have been on the art islands before and have written extensively about it. However, there are a…
November 2023
Inujima Art Museum
November 26, 2023 Sometimes, you trip upon a magical space and relish in its uniqueness. I am at Nashima for…
Art around the Island of Inujima
November 26, 2023 Inujima, while centered on the museum, also has a few scattered “art houses”. This is, after all,…
Reflections of Naoshima, Inujima and Teshima
November2023 I have been to Naoshima and Teshima before, and this visit was to explore Inujima. Here are some photos…
Tokyo Tower
November 19, 2023 This is not my first trip to Japan. It is one of my favorite countries to explore.…
Finding the Ancient Among the Modern
November 19, 2023 Zojoji was founded by the priest Yuyo Shoso in 1393 as the first Jodo Buddhist practice hall…
Ueno Tokyo
November 2023 For my first week in Tokyo, I am staying in the Ueno district in Taito Ward. The biggest…
Wandering London – The Odd and Overlooked
November 2023 I am in London to enjoy the company of friends, see a few plays, eat some good food,…
Wandering London in the Pouring Rain
November 14, 2023 I began my day at Blackfriars Bridge. Blackfriars originated as a Dominican friary founded in the year…
Visiting London for Food and Fun
November 2023 I am leaving London with a heavy heart, despite the knowledge I will be back in a short…
Isle of Wight
November 10, 2023 I traveled to the Isle of White via ferry, leaving out of Portsmouth to Ryde. Once you…
Portsmouth, England
November 10, 2o23 Portsmouth’s history dates to the Roman times. It is said that Portsmouth was founded c. 1180 by Anglo-Norman…
The HMS Victory
Portsmouth, England November 9, 2023 The HMS Victory is undergoing a massive overhaul, so I was not able to see…
The Mary Rose
Portsmouth UK November 9th, 2023 If you want to get an honest and complete look at what naval service and…
Coventry England
November 7, 2023 I am here to visit an old friend, James. While he lives in Wales, we have agreed…