Our lives and travels
Osaka is a trendy city with a strong coffee and food culture. Traveling to Osaka via Shinkansen was seamless, and Dotonbori district offered a bustling amusement park vibe. Exploring local bakeries and a unique hedgehog cafe added more enjoyable experiences to the trip.
We reflect on our journey from Tokyo to Hiroshima, recounting struggles with train ticketing, a heartwarming experience at Hiroshima's train station, and our exploration of the city's history and cuisine. We dedicated a day to the Peace Memorial Museum before venturing to Itsukushima, where we enjoyed the island's tranquillity and local treats.
After a high step count day, we opted for a relaxed morning at a local café before catching a Kabuki show at Ginza Kabuki-za. The Skylight performance depicted family life, and we also stumbled upon the impressive Big Cat Bang art installation. Finally, we visited teamLab Planets for an interactive art experience.
After a five-year hiatus from international travel (excluding the move to New Zealand), we meticulously planned our Japan trip for 5 months, carefully considering our priorities and desires. Upon arrival in Tokyo, we smoothly navigated immigration, transportation, and obtained SIM cards. We explored Ueno Park, visited a museum, and ventured into the bustling Akihabara Electric Town. Finally, we relaxed at a cat cafe before enjoying a fusion ramen dinner.
Chris becomes a lemon, we make the most of bad weather and eat some delicious pasta.
We learn how to cook and drink wine the authentic Bolognese way.
The days that we ate all the pasta and killed our legs in Florence.
We saw some Roman ruins, ate pizza and watched a famous Verdi opera.
We got rained on at the Colosseum, saw the world's largest Arch of Triumph and ate tiramisu.
Our trip is rated 10/10 for cats. We also experienced being too full with pizza.
Chris and Chantal 