Kyoto Garden 26/09/09
Today me and Justin took a trip to the Kyoto Garden in Holland Park, London. As if you couldn’t tell from it’s name, it’s a Japanese style garden created by gardeners from Kyoto – where the Japanese style garden is particularly abundant. It features neatly cut grass (which you weren’t allowed to walk on, though a few sunbathers decided not to abide by this rule) and a pathway surrounding a large pond housing various types of koi carp – very magnificent. Read more…
Slight Inactivity 05/05/09
I’m not sure if Japan trip, university project and exams are an adequate enough excuse for not blogging the past few weeks. So, I’m sorry! First of all, I’d like to say a rather belated congratulations to Jemjabella on her future spawn.
So, my trip to Japan was quite strange. In all I had a fun time, but I’ve decided not to apply for the JET programme any more! As an upstanding British citizen, I found the Japanese out on the streets quite rude. Cycling on the pavements and not slowing down around pedestrians, instead resorting to frantically ringing your bell is simply not acceptable behaviour. Neither is ignoring the cycle lane on crossings and running straight into people coming from the other side. Seriously. Also, slurping your noodles is disgusting. I don’t think I would have survived.
Two Weeks in Japan 06/04/09
In 30 minutes time I’m setting off to the airport to catch a 7.40am flight to Japan where I’ll be staying until the 21st April. For a general itinerary you can check Our Japan Trip Preparations. I won’t have access to the internet or go out of my way to visit internet cafés, so if you need to contact me don’t expect a response until 21st April. Sorry!
I will however be updating my Twitter. Just follow Maccath. It is linked to my Facebook status, so you will be updated there if you are a Facebook friend.
I seem to have obtained a cold over the past few days; my throat is sore and I’m a little bunged up. It could just be allergic reaction, so here’s hoping it will clear up when I get out of this dog-infested house. Drinking Lemsip whilst I can – apparently decongestants aren’t welcome within Japan. I’m not sure if that just relates to the nasal sprays but I figure I shouldn’t risk it either way.
See you all in two weeks!