Just to share one of the things I love about this country….getting petrol for my car – the petrol attendant motions me in…with an elaborate gesticular display, to position my vehicle just so (manoeuvres worthy of any aircraft marshaller I’ve … Continue reading →

A lovely ‘high tea’ brekkie before I started my day. Delicious bitefuls of savoury items (croque monsieur; baked potatoes; slice of pork; green salad; sweet corn soup) and a few sweets (yoghurt with berries; 2 small fruit pieces; scone/jam/cream) at … Continue reading →

The Unwind Hotel and Bar is perfectly situated in Otaru…walking distance for me to lots of attractions. It also has a free wine hour between 5-6pm each night. Mustn’t have had too many Aussies staying to date 🙂 The Stained … Continue reading →