Raw Temptation

Posted by on Oct 18, 2011 in Nagano, Travel Volunteer Journey | One Comment
Raw Temptation

We had half an idea about Nagano before arriving in Japan. The monkeys, the legendary snow, the world class ski-runs… None of that was a surprise. The unbelievable autumn colours were a bonus; as was the hospitality of the people we met along the way. People like talented snow-fanatic Yasu of the Tabi Tabi Lodge ...

Monkey Business

Posted by on Oct 17, 2011 in Nagano, Travel Volunteer Journey | 8 Comments
Monkey Business

When Katy and I first met we went through our favourite movies together, as new couples tend to do. There was plenty of crossover. Katy: “Have you seen Amelie?” I had seen Amelie. “Have you seen Garden State?” I had, even though I couldn’t remember much about it. “Have you seen Baraka?” I had not, ...