Last night was our last in Japan and a final trip to Shinjuku. First it was a visit to the Park Hyatt where “Lost in Translation” was filmed. My two colleagues seemed to remember the film more for Scarlett Johanssen … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2019
Visited Arishiyama Monkey Park this morning. Very atmospheric in the low cloud and lots of monkeys to feed. And we saw the first spring blossom too. Lovely visit. Time for food now. … Continue reading
It’s so nice to be back at the Oil Street Guest house with Yasu and Burritto. A lot colder this time!! Yasu asked after Nellie and was very impressed that she is training to be a vet. He said come … Continue reading
So, all our meetings are now finished and it’s Saturday morning so it’s Nozomi time to go do a brief visit to Kyoto. The day did not start well – the JR ticket office on Thursday had not sold us … Continue reading
Well you can test the 4×4 and Hill Descent capabilities of your car on your field Well that’s 20 minutes filled … Continue reading
Ranty McRant Face So, I got a dirty polluting car because Mr Govt told me to reduce my CO2 footprint when petrol was nasty and now diesel is a dirty word. I live in a carbon neutral house because the … Continue reading
It’s 21:45 in central Tokyo. All my meetings for today have finished and I’ve just left all my colleagues after an incredible meal with our Japanese counterparts. I’m sat in Starbucks enjoying a quiet (well if you can call a … Continue reading
So Mrs Fogg has nipped across the world for some work (as well as sushi and karaoke bars), meanwhile back at home a chance to take the beast out for the first ride of the year and later on a … Continue reading
So Mrs Fogg is now winging her way to the land of the rising sun for a week of intense business meetings and a tiny opportunity to do a little sightseeing before she returns (including a stay at the Oil … Continue reading
Greetings and a Happy New Year MMXIX. An awesome night at the Star Inn with The CaddieFrogs and the Treasure-Smiths. A 5 course tasting menu, champagne, wine, yet another morbid quiz (how old was Stephen Hawkins when he died, how … Continue reading