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Here are a few videos from my 7 days in Japan.

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While exiting Nijō Castle in Kyoto I was approached by a group of Japanese school children. They took turns completing a few sentences and asked if they could interview me. They wanted a picture and I wanted a video. Project complete. — at Nijō Castle.

Iidabashi Area Tokyo, Japan – I dined with a 67 year old gentleman from New Zealand.  We had to get a patron to explain how to use the vending machine outside to purchase our meal ticket.  You put in your Yen and choose something by pushing a button.  My choice, ramen noodles with miso and pork.  Quail egg included.

A series of spins around Tokyo. I stole the idea from Alex Chacon. http://youtu.be/VTlXttQL_Yk

My Itinerary and Planned Agenda

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My last day at Ekati Diamond Mine will be October 8th.  The time off was great, work was OK, but I’ll miss the people and the community that is Ekati.

Will I return?  We’ll have to see how things,…. Unfold!

  • Sun, Oct 12, 2014
  • Edmonton (YEG) to Tokyo, Japan (NRT)
  • Mon, Oct 20, 2014
  • Tokyo, Japan (NRT) to Bangkok, Thailand (BKK)
  • Tue, Nov 25, 2014
  • Bangkok, Thailand (BKK) to Kona, Hawaii (KOA)
  • Sun, Dec 7, 2014
  • Kona, Hawaii (KOA) to Edmonton (YEG)

I will spend about 3 weeks of December visiting family and friends over the holidays.

2015 Plan

Fly from Winnipeg to New Zealand after the holidays.  There I will meet and travel with Tara and John Kenny.  I plan on spending  about 2 months between North and South islands.  I may stop in Fiji for a few days on the way.

Then off to Australia.  Visit the East coast and then fly to Perth.  Duration – To be determined.

Then?  Bali?  Kuala Lumpur?  Philippines?  India?

Back to Canada in June?