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Monthly Archives: December 2012

Christmas in Vietnam December 23 – 28, 2012

Vietnam is charming, beautiful and enchanting with a unique blend of western and eastern cultures. My brother’s family of four and I spent Christmas in Hanoi and Ha Long Bay. We had a fabulous time.

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88-Temple Pilgrimage, Shikoku, Japan December 6-10, 2012 (3)

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88-Temple Pilgrimage, Shikoku, Japan December 6-10, 2012 (2)

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88-Temple Pilgrimage, Shikoku, Japan December 6-10, 2012 (1)

  Kobo Daishi弘法大師, founder of Shingon-shu or “True Word School” 真言宗, was born in Shikoku 四国.  The famous 1400-km long 88-temple pilgrimage route in Shikoku 四国遍路,is associated with Kobo Daishi. After completing the first stage of the pilgrimage route visiting 23 temples in Tokushima Prefecture, I reached his final resting place in Mt. Koya高野山.  The … Continue reading »

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Taiwan November 26-29, 2012

The 35th anniversary gathering of my Social Work Class will be held in Taiwan next July. I had no intention to visit Taipei before this occasion till my neighbour Jocelyn persuaded me to go with her.  This is the only trip I have taken against my wish since my retirement.

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