Lew Geer's Travels
Lew Geer's travel blog — two trips: France in 2009 and Japan in 2016.
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Walking about a beautiful small city, and back to Tokyo
japan
Kanazawa was this historical capitol of a wealthy region. It is restoring and valuing its past, and is starting to attract visitors as it is now on a route serviced by the high speed trains. It is…
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Beautiful shrines and temples
japan
The first Temple we went to was crowded with Chinese tourists. We went to a quieter place, with the moss gardens that I love. We saw a shrine that has lots of statues of foxes. There was climbing up…
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At a dinner with all three of my friends
japan
This is the speech I gave to my three friends 49 years ago my great adventure started I met Okada in California then Kitano in Nanao 47 years ago I met Yamamoto in Kyoto. At that time we were young…
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Leaving Tokyo for Kyoto
japan
10/26. I did not get to say goodbye to the group. I have already followed up with an email. My bags are heavy but we got them to the station, and took the high-speed train. This is not the first…
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The workshop was worth the trip
japan
I really enjoyed the workshop. I will use it in teaching kids. The other participants are fascinating people. Our host, the Nihon Ki in, has been very gracious. It is the center of all professional…
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Little Guys
japan
Today we had instruction in the Mizuma method of teaching go to beginners. He explained in detail how he introduces the game to new people. It's very simple for them on a 6 by 6 grid. Gradually, you…
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Bonsai on a free day
japan
Today was our free day. We could do what we want. It also was a time to relax from the classes. Hideki decided to come down and meet me from Kanazawa. It is a 2 1/2 hour ride on the high-speed train…
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Adventures Underground
japan
This morning we had a lecture on how go boards and go stones are made. There was a short interesting movie. The Nihon Ki in has a nice shop that sells boards and books at a discount. Even with my…
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University Sudents
japan
In the morning we had an introduction to the population demographics in Japan. It affects the popularity of go. First, in Japan what we call go is called Igo. I don't know when it got shortened for…
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The Workshop Starts
japan
I change my location from the outskirts of Tokyo to the center of town. That is where my workshop on teaching go will be held. We took my baggage in and left it at the hotel. I had a chance to walk…
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Tsukiji Fish Market
japan
We had a wonderful day even though there was light rain. We went to The Tokyo wholesale fish market. Neither of us had ever been there before. It is the size of several football fields. Thousands of…
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The National Museum
japan
Today we went to the National Museum in Ueno Park. It is one of the great museums of the world. My friend is mostly interested in archaeology of Japan. We saw their wonderful exhibits. History goes…
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10/19
japan
I am now settled at the downtown hotel, and we have had our orientation meeting. I went to dinner with a participant who is a professor at Middlebury College, Peter Schumer. We had an interesting…
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10/15
japan
I am slowly recovering from jet lag. I have a nice room in an area outside downtown Tokyo. It is about a 45 minute ride into town. My flight Was delayed for hours. It was 12 hours and 45 minutes…
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10.12 Packing
japan
10-12. I am getting ready and it feels very hectic. Nancy and I went down and voted, just to get that out of the way. I have most of my clothes, gifts, and things to take on the plane lying on my…
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Getting started again
japan
Trying to figure out all I have to do, including the electronics
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9/20
france
We continue to have a fine time. We walk when the tide is out, then go back when the tide is full. Amazing difference. We were on the coast at sunset. We were caught in a bit of rain, but had layers…
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9/19
france
We are having a wonderful time in Treguier and the peninsula around it. We had clear weather yesterday, but rain today. We love the old home belonging to John and Faith Lewis. It is down by the edge…
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9/17
france
We drove more than 2 hours each way, but it was worth it. It is the most beautiful garden and pond complex, and the site of many famous paintings. With more amazing photos at…
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9/16
france
Bought a $6.00 bottle of wine at the grocery store..........it's as good as we get in CA on our wine safaris—and for $30.00/bottle. Had our best meal tonight, at the Le Pommier (Apple ) --in Bayou…
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9/14 and 15
france
Today is really our last day in Paris. We both seem to be getting a bit tired going around. Nancy had coffee at a local place. We bought gifts at Bon Marche. And I almost lost Nancy at the scarf shop…
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Thursday 10th
france
Long flight, but easy off, push the baggage through the airport. The apartment is great but small, Myriam explains things well. We rest then go out. The first day we got a bit lost. Had a snack at…
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New Pictures
france
A fresh batch of photos from the past week — some tasty food, a Sunday game in the park, and a look at our apartment.
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9/12
france
Nancy wakes at 6:30 and announces she is hungry, making us both tired for the rest of the day. We went to the Marais, which no longer seems that Jewish for a Jewish section. We saw one shop, Mick's…
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9/11
france
Lew up early and shopping, Nancy sleeping till coffee at 11. stamps and letters, Musee d'Orsay, headphones, mouse at lunch, go to Luxembourg and play with Jean, Michelle, Francoise, Alain, Mick and…
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9/10
france
Slept till 9:30, two false starts. It was raining, and Lew laughed as Nancy had refused to bring the umbrella he had bought her specially. Then within two blocks she got cold and wanted to go back…
- September 6, 2009 france
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Learning the tricks
Petanque in Santa Fe, before we go