Kamakura was the capital of Japan from 1185 to 1333 as the seat of the Kamakura Shogunate, and became the nation’s most populous settlement from 1200 to 1300 during the Kamakura period.This city, 47 minutes by train away from Tokyo is a popular domestic tourist destination in Japan as a coastal city with a high number of seasonal festivals, as well as ancient Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. We had visited here only briefly in 1982.
Not much to tell. After working for 3 companies over 43+ years (38 years 7 months with my last company), I finally got that promotion I had waited my entire career for……retirement.
I have been exploring this new career for the past 7+ years and while it is not always exciting, the chance to do what I want for myself and my family instead of what my company wants has been very fulfilling. Early on, there was a long list of projects in my “to-do” hopper and I attacked these projects with a vengeance for the first 9 months of retirement. Eventually, my brain told me that this was not what retirement was about, so it took me another 5 months before my industriousness again took over and I attacked another line of projects, this time somewhat shorter and less complicated, as well as many new projects related to the family weddings in 2016. After going hard for 6 weeks and 3 weddings, my body was telling me to relax, then the flu bug hit and as soon as that was done with me, my sciatic acted up. No rest for the wicked. In 2020 and 2021, the Covid 19 pandemic changed the whole retirement gig. I was lucky to not be still working, for sure.
I enjoy photography, gardening, working with my hands, walking, cycling, skiing, travelling, reading and creating special photo and video productions obtained in my first pastime. I may never become wealthy in any of these pursuits, but I already feel I am rich in life experiences far beyond any expectation.
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8 thoughts on “Flashback – Japan 2009 – Kamakura”
Great photos as usual. Japan seems to have a lot to offer. I love those images of all the power lines (although Vietnam and Korea take it much further).
Thanks Glen. It does have a lot to offer from urban to rural, from modern to history, from art to culture. Japan is so rocky, it is likely tough to bury all the lines. The wiring is a lot safer than what I have seen in photos of India. Thanks for reading Glen. Allan
Fantastic photos, Allan. I would love to go for a ride with Enoshima Electric Railway to take in the surrounding sights. Thanks for sharing and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
That little train goes so close to the buildings, you might be able to swing right through your own door without the train stopping. Thanks for reading Aiva. Allan
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Great photos as usual. Japan seems to have a lot to offer. I love those images of all the power lines (although Vietnam and Korea take it much further).
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Thanks Glen. It does have a lot to offer from urban to rural, from modern to history, from art to culture. Japan is so rocky, it is likely tough to bury all the lines. The wiring is a lot safer than what I have seen in photos of India. Thanks for reading Glen. Allan
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The electric railway looks a fun way of getting around Allan.
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This little railway has been running a long time. I think all trains in Japan are electric. Thanks for reading Marion. Allan
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Fantastic photos, Allan. I would love to go for a ride with Enoshima Electric Railway to take in the surrounding sights. Thanks for sharing and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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That little train goes so close to the buildings, you might be able to swing right through your own door without the train stopping. Thanks for reading Aiva. Allan
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What a great day, I love those big smiles! I also would love to visit Japan during cherry blossom season.
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We were close to blossom season on our first visit in 1982, but not at the peak. Yes, it was good to see our friends. Thanks for reading Lyssy. Allan
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