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Maxi and Jens (Chap) - Japan November 2024

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    Chap
    見習いボス
    Joined: 24 May 2016

    We went to tea ceremony. Maxi dressed up perfectly.

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    Japanese take the tea ceremony very serious it has to be enjoyed with focus on the procedures and rituals and in silence therefore sorry, not many pics.

    God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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      Chap
      見習いボス
      Joined: 24 May 2016

      Daitoku-ji is a huge temple complex with 22 sub-temples, lovely to stroll around there even by night.

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      God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

      last edited by 2 Jan 2025, 16:16 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 5
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        pechelman
        啓蒙家
        Joined: 24 Jan 2022

        amazing shots, Chap!
        Looks like you had all of Kyoto to yourselves somehow.

        last edited by 2 Jan 2025, 17:16 C 1 Reply Last reply 2 Jan 2025, 19:23 Reply Quote 1
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          Chap
          見習いボス
          @pechelman
          Joined: 24 May 2016

          @pechelman said in Maxi and Jens (Chap) - Japan November 2024:

          amazing shots, Chap!
          Looks like you had all of Kyoto to yourselves somehow.

          We tried to avoid the crowds, were only once in the center and Nishiki Market and Gion only to see the new Momotaro store. The usual tourist has three or four spots in Kyoto, it's quite easy to avoid them.

          Kyoto Shijoo Bridge with Minamiza (Kabuki) Theater... and lots of people

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          ...and one place which was quite busy too, Ginkaku-ji with the Silver Pavilion but it was worth it, even saw a guy wearing a Japanese Denim brand some of you might know...

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          God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

          last edited by 2 Jan 2025, 19:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 8
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            Chap
            見習いボス
            Joined: 24 May 2016

            Nagoya, Castle and Chef Hiro

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            Soba for lunch

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            Chef Hiro

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            https://www.youtube.com/@chefhiro4898

            God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

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              Chap
              見習いボス
              Joined: 24 May 2016

              Hiking Mount Daimonji

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              Kyoto

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              Kyoto and Osaka in the background

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              God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

              last edited by 5 Jan 2025, 09:46 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 8
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                Chap
                見習いボス
                Joined: 24 May 2016

                My favorite temple in Kyoto especially the garden, again one we had almost on our own.

                Perfect Japanese maple foliage.

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                Having a cup of Matcha... very meditative atmosphere

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                God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

                last edited by 5 Jan 2025, 17:11 Daniel SanD 1 Reply Last reply 5 Jan 2025, 17:15 Reply Quote 8
                • Daniel SanD
                  Daniel San
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                  @Chap
                  Joined: 2 May 2020

                  @Chap
                  so beautiful 😍, fantastic pictures !!

                  last edited by 5 Jan 2025, 17:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
                  • AetasA
                    Aetas
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                    Joined: 19 Jun 2013

                    This pictured gardens are so beautiful!

                    Guess the cultivation is totally time consuming as it is contemplative.

                    last edited by Aetas 9 days ago 5 Jan 2025, 17:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                      Chap
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                      Joined: 24 May 2016

                      Leaving Kyoto to Kaga Onsen where we spend the night in a Ryokan.

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                      Hot spring, cold beer

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                      God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

                      last edited by 5 Jan 2025, 17:44 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 8
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                        Chap
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                        Joined: 24 May 2016

                        @Mister_Brue thank you so much the architecture and tranquility of the temples and the beauty of the japanese gardens was amazing, just sitting there can really help to clear one's mind.

                        God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

                        last edited by 6 Jan 2025, 09:12 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                        • AdamCA
                          AdamC
                          IHUK Crew
                          Joined: 12 Jan 2018

                          @Chap Your trip looks absolutely incredible! amazing memories to have with your son

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                            Chap
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                            @AdamC
                            Joined: 24 May 2016

                            @AdamC thank you very much Adam, yes that's really great, I am very happy to share the love for Japan with him

                            God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

                            last edited by 6 Jan 2025, 14:54 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 1
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                              Chap
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                              Joined: 24 May 2016

                              Dinner in the Ryokan. Ryokan hotels very often serve meals in the guest rooms. It was crab season...

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                              God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

                              last edited by 6 Jan 2025, 15:03 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 6
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                                Chap
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                                Joined: 24 May 2016

                                Hiking from Natadera Temple up to Ikumo Mountain Lodge on the top of Mt. Engyo.

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                                Kaki (persimmon) were ripe.

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                                Yummy

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                                Yuzu tree

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                                Paddy

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                                Beware of bear

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                                Almost there

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                                God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

                                last edited by 16 Jan 2025, 20:09 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 6
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                                  Chap
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                                  Joined: 24 May 2016

                                  Ikumo Mountain Lodge https://www.ikumo-hakusan.jp/

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                                  Hot spring with a view

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                                  Ready for dinner

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                                  Bear meat as a starter 😳

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                                  Tempura

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                                  Earthquake alarm during the night, the whole house was shaking, we had to go downstairs to safe place in the center of the building.

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                                  Breaky

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                                  Sutra copying

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                                  God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

                                  last edited by 16 Jan 2025, 20:29 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 8
                                  • Tago MagoT
                                    Tago Mago
                                    Mod Squad
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                                    @Chap thanks for taking us along for the ride, absolutely stunning

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                                    • mclaincauseyM
                                      mclaincausey
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                                      Yes indeed thank you so much @Chap . Gorgeous photos of the trip of a lifetime.

                                      You guys did the kind of trip I’d want to do, balancing towards serenity.

                                      My wife brought up going to Japan, somewhat to my surprise since she loves beaches and tropical climes. I hope we can build some serenity into our adventure alongside some urban exploration. I’ll be coming back here for inspiration. Thanks again.

                                      Think it, be it.

                                      last edited by 16 Jan 2025, 20:56 C 1 Reply Last reply 16 Jan 2025, 21:04 Reply Quote 2
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                                        Chap
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                                        @mclaincausey
                                        Joined: 24 May 2016

                                        @mclaincausey said in Maxi and Jens (Chap) - Japan November 2024:

                                        Yes indeed thank you so much @Chap . Gorgeous photos of the trip of a lifetime.

                                        You guys did the kind of trip I’d want to do, balancing towards serenity.

                                        My wife brought up going to Japan, somewhat to my surprise since she loves beaches and tropical climes. I hope we can build some serenity into our adventure alongside some urban exploration. I’ll be coming back here for inspiration. Thanks again.

                                        Thanks @mclaincausey you can have amazing beaches and tropical climes in Okinawa 😉

                                        God has blessed you richly, so get down on your knees and thank him. Don’t forget the less fortunate or God will personally kick your ass. I’d love to do it for him, but I can’t be everywhere. Willie Nelson

                                        last edited by 16 Jan 2025, 21:04 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                        • NikN
                                          Nik
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 12 Nov 2020

                                          Such beautiful places @chap

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