tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9037373503054020753.post3561147961671867794..comments2023-03-25T02:00:11.972-06:00Comments on Passport Envy ~ Adventures For Life Well Lived : The Ryokan Experience ~ Ito, JapanPassportEnvy.Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06831107530712154438noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9037373503054020753.post-21580466451098659512015-04-01T09:17:43.767-06:002015-04-01T09:17:43.767-06:00Thanks, Deon ~ I don't think of it as brave as...Thanks, Deon ~ I don't think of it as brave as much as getting my full Yen's worth (or Euro's worth or Crown's worth or Forint's worth) of cultural experience! I'm aware, above all, that I may never pass this way again......so it's now or never. No regrets!PassportEnvy.Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06831107530712154438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9037373503054020753.post-12514230133245294002015-04-01T09:15:19.218-06:002015-04-01T09:15:19.218-06:00Cherry blossom time in Japan is famous for a reaso...Cherry blossom time in Japan is famous for a reason ~ it's hard to describe how magical it is. We were lucky enough to follow the blooms from south to north as we traveled, each town a little different than the one before. I always think the women at market have such a story in their eyes.......makes me wonder what their life is like......PassportEnvy.Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06831107530712154438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9037373503054020753.post-14286804337239662982015-03-29T09:33:04.420-06:002015-03-29T09:33:04.420-06:00Sheri you have a great photographic eye and you ar...Sheri you have a great photographic eye and you are braver than most to try this! What wonderful knowledge you impart! So exciting! Love to you both...Deon MccRackenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9037373503054020753.post-16297004268695337322015-03-23T19:45:40.766-06:002015-03-23T19:45:40.766-06:00So wonderful that you got to experience the cherry...So wonderful that you got to experience the cherry blossom time of year in Japan! Photos are beautiful and I love seeing the pictures of you two at this Ryokan! The expression on your face in that one photo is priceless. What beautiful plating and such interesting information about the furniture and the beds! Oh my, oh the places you’ve been!!! Great article!! Oh and, some of my favorite photos you've captured are of the senior women at the various market venues. You have a great eye for these! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17888233347311754250noreply@blogger.com