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alison replied to the discussion Monet’s Pond, Seki, Gifu prefecture in the forum Japan 6 years ago
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After we visited I wrote to the caretaker of the pond to ask if they could consider making more flat surfaces when they undertake future maintenance. Â I got a relatively positive reply so hopefully in the near future the place will become even easier for all… Read more
alison posted an update 6 years ago
Back in Japan
alison started the discussion Monet’s Pond, Seki, Gifu prefecture in the forum Japan 6 years ago
Monet’s Pond, Seki, Gifu prefecture
Monet’s Pond, which isn’t the official name because it doesn’t have an official name, is a very picturesque pond with clear blue-green water, lily pads and carp, in the middle of the mountains in Gifu prefecture.  The natural setting makes for photographs that look like the paintings of Monet, hence the name.  The popularity of the pond has… Read more
alison started the discussion Hotel review: [France] Residhome Valenciennes du théâtre in the forum Europe 7 years ago
Hotel review: [France] Residhome Valenciennes du théâtre
I’m staying in the Residhome Valenciennes du théâtre in Valenciennes, Northern France in an accessible room.  This area of France has nice architecture and flat, but beautiful, scenery. Brussels is about an hour by car and Paris 2 hours.
I wish I could have given you a review of a more popular destination like Paris or Nice, but I am here on… Read more
tabifolkalison posted an update 7 years ago
I’m in Europe on a business trip and checking out the sites on the weekends.
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