Kitchen counter, 8:53am

Crumpets with vegemite, little fingers and a travel brochure for Japan.

Why is it that Mum’s breakfast holds infinite appeal while the small child’s actual breakfast is left untouched?

And I have found a fabulous use for the seemingly spooky Google Maps Street View. I have been wandering around the streets of Tokyo and Kyoto - having a little preview of some of the places we have marked to visit. So much fun! It’s like a computer game. Do I turn left here? Why not! That street looks nice!

Back streets of Kyoto…

An archway leading up to the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine (statues of foxes lie within!

And of course - a trip to Junie Moon will be essential - especially if traveling with Christina.