April 2005

Travelled to Tokyo... arrived Tokyo (Japan) via Amsterdam (Netherlands), then travelled to/through Narita, Tokyo, Narita (Japan) and back home via Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)...

Cleansing the Flesh

Stone water basin or Temizusha used to rinse the hands and mouth (the water dipper must not touch your lips) before entering the Meiji Jingu shrine, built for Emperor Meiji (the father of modern Japan) and his Empress Shoken. Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan.

Tickets to Heaven

Ema or wooden wishing plaques are 'vehicles to the gods' for wishes or prayers at the Meiji-Jingu Shrine, Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan.




Sake Barrels

Early morning shot of a wall of sake barrels near the Meiji-Jingu Shrine, Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan.




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Travelled to Spain/Portugal... arrived in Barcelona (Catalonia), (Spain) via Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Tokyo (Japan) then travelled to/through Barcelona (Catalonia), Santiago de Compostella (Galicia), (Spain), Porto, Douro Valley, Lisbon, Sintra, Portalegre, Guardia (Portugal), Salamanca, Segovia, (Castile and León), Madrid (Spain) and back home via Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Tokyo (Japan)...



Siesta

An elderly Spanish couple catching an afternoon siesta in the Placa de la Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Spiral Stairs

In the baroque styled Convent of Santo Domingo de Bonaval, built in the 13th century, you'll find this unique triple spiral staircase designed by Domingo de Andrade, Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain.

Porto Views

Multi coloured apartments in the old riverside district of Ribera along the Rio Douro, Porto, Portugal.

What a View!

It always pays to be 'looking-up' as this 'mannequin on the balcony' has become quite an institution, Porto, Portugal.

Tipple Ripples

A Rio Douro river boat meanders it's way along the peaceful Douro Valley, Portugal.

Sintra Palace

Over looking the historic village you'll find the gothic-designed 'Palacio Nacional da Pena', Sintra, Portugal.

Iconic Lisbon

Lisbon's archtypal yellow trams, Lisbon, Portugal.

Roof View

Roof-top view of houses from the 14th century castle in the fortified village, Castelo De Vide, Portugal.



Light and Shadows

View through one of the many alleys in the historic city, Salamanca, Castile and León, Spain.

Roman Aqueduct

Famous Roman aqueduct in the World Heritage town, Segovia, Castile and León, Spain.

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