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Posted on 29th October 201829th October 2018

Kyoto, Uji (宇治) – A Day Trip

Uji is a historical city in the green valley of South Kyoto. It is popular for its two World Heritage sites, the Byodoin Temple and…

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📍Have you visited Nauticalia ~ famously quoted as the “First Shop in the World” yet? 📍It looks more like a novelty store from the outside...walk through the doors and you are sure to walk-out with a bag of something... 📍You will find all sorts of unique nautical gifts and collectibles - compasses, clocks, barometers and everything to do with the sea, wind and time. 📍You can find this store in the beautiful quaint town of #Greenwich, on Nelson Road. 📍Read more on my visit to this town by clicking link in bio. 📍So...what do you think? Given the history of Greenwich and its association with Time, is Nauticalia, the First Shop in the World or Is it the First Shop since Time began in 1847? #historiclondon #historicbritain #londonhistoricparks #historicgreenwich #greenwichpark #travelersnotebook #exploringlondon #londontravelblogger #appreciatinglondon #londonphotography #londonbylondoners #londonist #london_enthusiast #bbclondontravel #londoncityworld #prettycitylondon #morelondon #londontourist #londonsbest #london4all #girlswhowrite #travelphotography #traveldeeper #mylondonlife Following on from yesterday’s post on the Cutty Sark... ⛵️The name “Cutty Sark” is said to have been inspired by a poem called ‘Tam O’Shanter’ written by Robert Burns and published in 1791. ⛵️The story goes that the farmer, Tam encounter a group of witches on his way home one evening and he was mesmerised with the beauty of one witch called, Nannie, who was wearing a cutty sark. ⛵️A ‘cutty sark’ is a Scottish term for a ladies’ short shift - Tam was overwhelmed in her revealing outfit, cried out “well done Cutty Sark!” ... the witch, Nannie chases Tam who flees for his life on his horse, Maggie. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 ⛵️This poem is one of the more popular ones “sung” on Burns Night by Scots revelling in folk music, mouthful of haggis and drums of Scotch whiskey 🥃 I simply had to share this twist of humour to an otherwise serious roots in history 😂😂 ⛵️For more on the Cutty Sark and other interesting sights to visit in Greenwich, plus #moneysaving tips on entry tickets, click link in bio. #cuttysark #royalmuseumsgreenwich #londontravelblogger #happytimes #burnsnight #scottishhistory #familyfun #funday #londonphotography #greenwichvillage #londonstories #onegrandadventureatatime #nevertoolatetolivealittle👠 #londonbylondoners #london_enthusiast #londonphotos #bestlondonphotos ⛵️Imagine this giant of a ship on the high seas... * ⛵️My kids had a ball here! It was wonderful to take a walk down #memorylane re-visiting this legendary 19th century sailing ship, the fastest in her time and the only surviving #teaclipper in the world today. * ⛵️The Wheel has undergone restoration work but the original steering mechanism had been preserved. * ⛵️This is a great place for a #family fun day for kids 3-years and up. They get to meet characters from the past - #CaptainWoodget, #NannietheWitch #JamesRobson the cook and more ... * ⛵️For more on this #funday and #moneysaving tips, click on link in bio. * ⛵️The name ‘Cutty Sark’ has a Scottish origin, inspired by a poem called “Tam O’Shanter” in 1791. There is a twist of humour in this story but do you know what ‘Cutty Sark’ mean or refers to? 😉 #greenwichvillage #royalmuseumsgreenwich #greenwich #visitgreenwich #visitlondon #visitbritain #cuttysark #appreciatinglondon #historiclondon #historicbritain #londonhistoricparks #nationalheritage #timeoutlondon #londonist #london_enthusiast #londonbylondoners #londonblogger #onegrandadventureatatime #nevertoolatetolivealittle👠 #londonphotography #traveltheworld #unlimitedlondon 📍Following on from yesterday’s Post ~ don’t forget the attraction which sits on top of Flamsteed House - one you should witness at least once in your lifetime! 💞 📍Flamsteed House is one of the main buildings at the Royal Observatory which was designed by Sir Christopher Wren in the 1670s. 📍On top of Flamsteed House, is the bright red Time Ball - at it’s sitting position at which you are likely to witness ordinarily. 📍This red Time Ball had an important function back in the day - to distribute Time to ships on the River Thames and Londoners. 📍Well, since 1833 till today, at 12:55, the Time Ball rises half-way up its mast. 📍At 12:58 exactly, the Ball is raised all the way to the top. 📍At 13:00, the ball falls, thus providing a signal to anyone who is looking, that it is 1 pm. 📍See Pics 2,3 and Pic 4 that shows all three positions. Note the time on the Shepherd’s Clock in each picture. 📍When it was first used in 1833, the ship’s chronometer was accurately set before it set sail. 📍Pic 5 - a bonus pic 😃 the stunning views of the Queen’s House, River Thames and London’s Skyline across the Royal Park from the top of the hill at the Royal Observatory. 📍I love History and anything old that has a story attached to it, so I was fascinated to witness this operation and simply had to share with all of you. 📍There is more on my visit to the Royal Observatory in my blog, link in bio. 📍Is there a visit to a historical place which you would like to share? * #greenwichvillage #royalmuseumsgreenwich #london_enthusiast #london_enthusiasts #solotravelstories #greenwichmeridian #explorelondon #prettylondon #visitlondon #historiclondon #visitbritain #timeispreciouswasteitwisely #timeisprecious #dreams #travelishappiness #londonbloggers #londonstories #travelphotography #worldwithoutborders #onegrandadventureatatime #nevertoolatetolivealittle👠 “All that really belong to us is time; even he who has nothing else has that” B. Grecian. - - ⏳So, where better a place was there than the Royal Observatory itself (created in 1670s), for a visit to discover the magic of time in everyday life with my children many years ago 💞. - - ⏳Thus, a visit in the present brings me back to my early ‘Mum’ days and the simple memories I treasure of them playing “hopscotch” over the Prime Meridian and their theatrics as they competed in trying to find the locations of cities and discover how far exactly they stood in distance 😃~ Pic 2 Prime Meridian line (photo credit to @MT). - - ⏳Also, it is here that you will find Time & Longitude galleries, home to the celebrated John Harrison’s sea clocks, H4. - - ⏳The GPS receiver which Sir Robin Knox used on his round the world record breaking voyage in 1994 is also displayed here. - ⏳Pic 3 Why Time & Longitude. ⏳Pic 4 Shepherd’s Clock. ⏳Pic 5 The Planetarium. - - ⏳The Royal Observatory sits on a hill at Greenwich Park, overlooking the Thames River. 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Also, the feeling of the gentle breeze which I cannot quite transpose but I am sure it is a sensation which you can imagine... - - If you are visiting Osaka, then this is one activity I would recommend doing at the end of your day. - - There are many cruises that one can go on such as the Caribbean or the Mediterranean etc, but is there one for a couple of hours which you had experienced that had left you with special memories? - - #osakabay #visitosaka #shortcruise #memories #traveltheworld🌍 #girlswhowrite #traveldeep #athomeintheworld #cruiseadventures #sunsetcruises #beautifulclouds☁️ #travelphotography #travellersnotebook #over50andfabulous #living_destinationsphotography #onegrandadventureatatime #nevertoolatetolivealittle👠 #japantravelphoto #worldwithoutborders #traveladdicted #travel #japanstories #solotravelstories #traveltherapy “High above and within a sea of clouds, The mountains rose through, Like a living pulse from beneath the earth, The endless blues stretching as far as you can see, The views of trees, shrubs and lakes far below, Now a distant sight, And it is here, in the breathtaking French Alps, That I found my moment... 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So, I share with you some of my experiences here: 🕍 Pic1 - The National Maritime Museum is one of Worlds Largest Musuem - you can visit this for FREE. - 🕍This is where I... - 🕍Explored - 4 new galleries under one roof; 🕍Dreamed - about life at seas and navigated through the South China Sea, the Arctic and the Antarctic. 🕍Discovered - hidden histories of exploration and exploitation. 🕍Pic. 2 - Figurehead Collection. A sample of a collection of more than 230 figureheads which reflects ornamental carvings from late 17th century and how it developed through the centuries until early 20th century. - - 🕍Pics 3 & 4 - Prince Frederick’s Barge. This barge was rowed by 21 oarsmen and steered by a barge master. It is gilded with small square sheets of 22 carat gold leaf applied over a thin layer of glue. - - 🕍Pic 5 - For ages 1 to 99 😃Navigate through the Giant Map on the floor and have great fun discovering the journeys around the globe. - - 🕍With more than 1000 objects on display, you will be amused for at least a couple of hours. - - 🕍Marcus Garvey has been quoted as saying: “A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots” - 🕍 Would you agree? - - - 🕍 To read more on a journey into the past, click on link in bio. - - #visitgreenwich #visitlondon #londonblogger #nelsonsshipinabottle #londonphotography #travelphotography #londonhistoricparks #historicgreenwich #timeoutlondon #londonbylondoners #londonsmustvisit #thisislondon #historiclondon #appreciatinglondon #london_enthusiast #architecture #opiumwars #opiumpipe #battleoftrafalgar1805 #onegrandadventureatatime #nevertoolatetolivealittle👠 #londonist #bbclondontravel #athomewithhistory #athomewiththeworld #exploringlondon #unlimitedlondon #londonlife #londonsbest 🌾With just 4 weeks away to the official Spring date (Mar 20th), I want to share 2 of my favourite photos on the Wildflowers of the Smoky Mountains. - 🌾The Great Smoky Mountains is known as the “Wildflower National Park” because it is home to more than 1600 different flowering plants that grows here which is more than any other National Parks in America. - 🌾Our visit to Great Smoky Mountains was in the Fall, hoping to catch the changing colours of the green leaves to the renowned shades of russet, red, golden yellow and brown. Unfortunately, we did not get to see much of these as we were too early for the season and it was still warm. - 🌾What we were rewarded with, were the healthy, colourful shrub flowers in yellow, purple and white covering the slopes of the mountains on mid elevation - which you can see here in Pic 1 & Pic 2. - 🌾The shrubs here may not have the vibrant colours of Spring but they depict their own beauty and warmth...growing wild and free in their natural habitat beckoning for one and everyone to take pleasure in their subtle colours. - 🌾I am not sure what these Wildflowers are called but if you are looking for an adventurous Wildflower spotting such as Lady Slipper Orchids, Flame Azaleas, wild geraniums and many more, then head over to the Great Smoky Mountains this Spring. For more to See and Do in this Ancient Mountains, click on link in bio. - 🌾I am not a wildflower enthusiast, however, as I travel more and more, I have begun to appreciate these little beautiful flowering plants that seems to pop-up all over. - 🌾How about you? Are you a wildflower enthusiast? If not, has travel brought you close to appreciate some other aspects of nature? Share with us... - #i❤️tennessee #travel_enthusiasts #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #adventureinthemountains #wildflowerenthusiast #wildflowerspotting #wildflowersofthesmokies #adventureinthemountains #visitusa #ustravel #travelanddestinations #bucketlist #onegrandadventureatatime #nevertoolatetolivealittle👠 #visitgatlinburg #telegraphtravel #travelphotography #travelblogger #specialplaces #wanderlust_tribe #girlswhotraveltheworld #over50andfab #midlifeadventures “Repost” - For some reason the following info and hashtags did not appear in my earlier post. Instagram did now allow an edit. So, had to Repost! I simply have to share my experiences here at the Smokies with all of you 💞 🌳Known as “Ancient Mountains, Ancient Wonder” - the natural beauty of the mountains, the tranquility of the woods and the wildlife here makes this one of the most visited Parks in America, drawing over 200,000 visitors a year. - 🌳Described as a “living” mountain range, these mountains continue to live in a time capsule of the 1800s. - 🌳There are many reasons to visit this Ancient Wonder and I have listed 10 in my blog, link in my bio. - 🌳The Mountains are a habitat to a huge diversity of wildflowers, plants and animal life. - 🌳In this Ancient Mountains, there are about 1500 black bears and the chances are that you might see one on your visit if you are here during the right season and at the right place! - 🌳Although we did not see any black bears, we were fortunate to witness two Elks - which is a rare sight as there are only a few hundreds in the entire Park. - 🌳There are plenty of activities for the young and old - 700 miles of fishable stream, part of the Appalachian Trail is here (Clingman’s Dome) and various camping grounds. - 🌳These are not just mountains...there is an air of tranquility here which you must quite simply experience 💞 - #wildflowersofthesmokies #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #visitcherokeenc #onegrandadventureatatime #nevertoolatetolivealittle👠 #telegraphtravel #kuonitravel #appalachiantrail #naturalbeauty #ancientwonder #clingmansdome #specialmoments #adventureinthemountains #adventure #travelphotography #travelblogger #ustravel #postcardsfromtheworld #hiking_enthusiasts #travel_enthusiasts #wanderlust #travelnotebooks #bucketlist #i❤️tennessee 🏆LensCulture Portrait Awards 2019. - 🏆Yesterday, I received an invite from the LensCulture Portrait Awards 2019 Team to enter the competition by submitting a portrait picture which they had noticed on my Instagram feed. I am super pleased and elated to be recognised. 🏆 I have submitted 2 entries: 🥇Pic 1 ~ This is the cubic floor of the Great Hall at the Queen’s House, Greenwich, London. 🥈Pic 2 ~ Promise - depicts a beautiful inter-racial couple holding hands - a firm grasp, promising the girl that all will be alright, “I got this”, he says. 🏆As pleased as I am with this recognition, I am humbled and mindful that my journey here as a travel blogger who has a passion to tell her stories through her many clicks would not have been possible without the immense support and dedicated ❣️❣️ on this platform by My Insta Family. 🏆I am and will be always grateful for your support. 🏆As my adventures continues, I know that, as readers and followers of my adventures, that you will support, this tiny little achievement of mine - my entry to the Portrait Awards 2019 by Sharing this on your social media page. 🏆Thank you so very much 💞🙏🏽🙏🏽💞 🏆 https://www.lensculture.com/photo-competitions/portrait-awards-2019/event-submission/765572/4376485 #awards #lensculture #achievement #rainbowsandsilverlinings #queenshouse #cubicfloor #mosaicart #positivity #portraitawards2019 #competition #photography #blackandwhitephotography #beautifulphotos #nevertoolatetolivealittle👠 #onegrandadventureatatime #instafamily 🌷Amsterdam, a seductive City, where “anything goes” is also a City where you will find the tallest windmill and the famous brewery where the long tradition of beer is being revolutionised. - 🌷The De Gooyer windmill is the tallest, standing at 26.6 metres high and is one of the 26 corn mills remaining in the Netherlands; - 🌷This large wooden, octagonal shaped windmill was originally built as a flour mill in 1725. The mill was moved to its current location at Funenkade in 1814 and it sits on a stone foundation which was part of a water mill that was destroyed in 1812; - 🌷 Although, it no longer serves its original purpose, it remains a distinctive feature of Amsterdam, and is listed as a National Monument; - 🍺Next to the De Gooyer is the famous IJ Brewery. The Brewery was opened in 1985, and is famous for its craft beer, a selection of organic and dark. - 🍺 If you are heading to Amsterdam this weekend or at anytime - find this Brewery and enjoy a relaxing hour or two in their large courtyard ~ you can walk, cycle, take the trams or even do a canal cruise to get here. - 🌷🍺 Check-our link in bio for this and more experiences in Amsterdam in 48 hours! 💞 - #amsterdam #degooyerwindmill #degooyerwindmillbrewery #ijbrewery #craftbeer #i❤️Amsterdam #travelersnotebook #athomeintheworld #eurotravel #visitamsterdam #uniquetravelexperiences #onegrandadventureatatime #nevertoolatetolivealittle👠 #natgeo #visitnetherlands #travelphotography #travelblogger #traveleurope Bicycles in Amsterdam! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️ - 🚵‍♀️ One of the most popular sights in Amsterdam is the bicycle parking at Amsterdam Central Station, tiered and lots of them ~ as seen here in Pic. 1; - 🚵‍♀️ Amsterdam has dedicated cycle paths as cycling is key to the City’s character; - 🚵‍♀️ It was fascinating to watch how effortlessly people take on to riding their bicycles, with their shopping and bags, without a fuss or discomfort. I have experienced this in Japan but it was my first in an European City; - 🚵‍♀️ Did you know that in Amsterdam, the bicycles outnumber the local population? ~ there are 1 million bicycles to 750,000 people; ~~ so, you may want to look both ways when crossing! - #amsterdam #bicyclesinamsterdam #amsterdamcentralstation #cyclinglifestyle #travelanddestinations #travelphotography #travellog #slowtravel #slowtravelling #travelguide #traveltheworld #traveleurope #eurotravel #explore #exploreamsterdam #discoveramsterdam #newexperiences #nevertoolatetolivealittle👠 #onegrandadventureatatime #footstepsofanolderwoman #instatravel #athomeintheworld #travelersnotebook #natgeo #aroundtheworld 🌷Amsterdam - a City that portrays the “anything goes” image ~ from prostitution that is tolerated openly and the use of cannabis in fashionable coffee shops; - 🌷It is a seductive City - often referred to as the Venice of the North, because of its canals and bridges; - 🌷It is popular for its fairytale landscape which offers so much to see and experience ~ windmills, gingerbread houses and museums to marijuana, cheeses and tulips; - 🌷Take a sunset cruise - listen to the tales of the City, admire the unique architecture of 17th century houses and the extraordinary gabled houses which line the streets on both sides of the canals; - 🌷For Art Lovers - this is the City to be! ~ home to the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh; - 🌷Our visit to Amsterdam was on the ‘slow-side’ ~ No “do-list” and No “must-see” touristic places. We decided to be flexible, be kind to ourselves, enjoy our 5⭐️ hotel and make-up our visits as we go...and it was one of our most unique and memorable travel experiences so far! 💞 🌷Read about our 18 experiences in 48 hours - link in bio. - 🌷Have you thrown away your list of places to visit at some point? Would you agree that some of those impromptu visits have left you with lasting memories? - #amsterdam #travelanddestinations #onegrandadventureatatime #adventuresinthecity #postcardsfromtheworld #travelinspirations #passionpassport #instapassport #wanderlust #mytravelgram #instatraveller #travelphotography #explore #amsterdamcanals #veniceofthenorth #gabledhouses #damsandcanals #travelanddestinations #nevertoolatetolivealittle👠 #footstepsofanolderwoman #adventuresmemoriesandjournals Footstepsofanolderwoman is getting a New Name! #ouradventuresmemoriesandjournals #onegrandadventureatatime #nevertoolatetolivealittle👠 #travelbloggers #instatravel #mytravelgram #londoner #footstepsofanolderwoman It is that Big Lake in the Alps, part Swiss, part French, with a light house that beckons you to sit along the shores and watch the Jet d’eau going 150 metres up in the sky, twinkling lights across the waters and the Alps disappearing in the distance as the sun sets beyond the horizon...what is left is just you, the sounds of the water and the blue skies 💞 - Have a splendid weekend everyone! #lakegeneva #swissalps #montblanc #travelanddestinations #onegrandadventureatatime #nevertoolatetolivealittle👠 #adventuresinthelakes #switzerland #sunsets #lighthouse #passionpassport #jetd’eau #romance #sunsetbythelake #wonderful_places #twinklinglights #sunsetatlakegeneva “There are trees here that stood before our forefathers ever came to this continent; there are brooks that still run as clear as on the first pioneer cupped his hand and drank from them.” ~ President Franklin D. Roosevelt. - 🌳There are no real words to describe this place, called The Great Smoky Mountains National Park; 🌳One of the most prettiest sight I had ever witnessed is when driving through the Smoky Mountains National Park was the crisscrossing of the mountains in the distance that gets lost in the clouds and as against the blues of the skies which makes it particularly picturesque; 🌳The are many ‘pull-over’ areas throughout the drive that gives you breathtaking views of the mountains; 🌳You can drive through the National Park from Gatlinburg TN to Cherokee, NC; 🌳Part of the Appalachian Trail is here, in the Great Smokies, near Clingman’s Dome - hiking enthusiasts, you may want to check this place out; 🌳If you have not been here already, plan a visit here or get it onto your bucket list ~ the stunning natural beauty of the Smoky Mountains must be visited to be appreciated 💞. #thegreatsmokymountains #thegreatsmokymountainsnationalpark #i❤️tennessee #i❤️tennesseemountains #i❤️cherokee #mountains #appalachiantrail #clingmansdome #presidentfranklinroosevelt #naturalbeauty #travelphotography #travelblogger #specialmoments #specialplaces #wanderlust #travelphotography #wonderfulplaces #adventure #adventureinthemountains #bucketlist #travelanddestinations #traveladdict #mytravelgram #postcardsfromtheworld #passionpassport #onegrandadventureatatime #nevertoolatetolivealittle👠 #instapassport #ustravel #natgeo My final feed on the Queen’s House aka the “House of Delight” is on the infamous Tulip Stairs. The Tulip Stairs is definitely unique! - 👑This magnificent ornate, wrought iron structure is one of the original features of the House built in the 17th century. It is the first geometric self-supporting spiral stairs in Britain. - 👑The paint, a quirky shade of blue is unique too, as it is derived from crushed glass. - 👑The Tulip Stairs is also popular for another reason ~ this is where the photos taken by Rev. Hardy in 1966 showed one, two or even three shrouded figures on the staircase. - 👑For more on the Queen’s House, click on the link in bio. - #historicgreenwich #londonphotography #london_enthusiast #londonist #exploringlondon #timeoutlondon #bbctravel #bbcbritain #bbchistory #bbchistorymagazine #greenwich #visitgreenwich #queenshousegreenwich #thetulipstairs #royalparkgreenwich #worldwithoutborders #passportstories #travelblogger #londonbylondoners #appreciatinglondon #appreciatinghistory #retracingmyfootsteps #nevertoolatetolivealittle👠 #onegrandadventureatatime #over50andfabulous #over50andlovingit #exploregreenwich The Queens House is also home to 400 years of history, on showcase is an Art Collection through the ages. - 👑 Pic 1 - The Armada Portrait which is on permanent display at the House. It depicts the imperial power following the British defeat of the Spanish Armada, the hopes and aspirations of the people at that time and to reflect female power and majesty; - 👑 Pic 2 - Queen Elizabeth I was a virgin queen at the age of 55, at the time of the Armada Invasion in 1588. A “Mask of Youth” was created to portray her innocence as well as her strength and charisma. This is displayed opposite the Armada painting. Pic 3 - A sample of the Art Collection. - Click in link in bio to read more. - #historicgreenwich #timeoutlondon #londonphotography #london_enthusiast #londonist #timeoutlondon #royalmuseumsgreenwich #ArmadaPortrait #MaskofYouth #visitlondon #thisislondon #londonist #londonblogger #nevertoolatetolivealittle👠 #onegrandadventureatatime #appreciatinglondon #historiclondon #retracingmyfootsteps #ageisjustanumber #over50andfab #havefundiscoveringlife

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