Monks to Monkeys: Savor Japan

Japan is a must see and you should consider a visit to this wonderful country as a strong candidate for your bucket list. Japan is rich in Asian culture, has great cuisine, and Japanese hospitality is second to none. In April 2016, Stan Havlick and his wife, Margaret, hopped on a Dreamliner flight to catch the height of the spring cherry blossoms, and also to connect with eight enthusiastic first cousins and their family members. What a hoot! Photos and topics discussed include the Imperial Park, the Geisha District, the Philosophers Walk in Kyoto, unique lodging in a Koyasan Shukubo Buddhist Temple, and a sobering visit to the Palace Memorial Park in Hiroshima. On a lighter note, you will enjoy our visit to a traditional Royokan, the Wild Snow Monkeys of Nagano, the Shinto Shrine World Heritage Site on the Island of Mojajima, a Sumidagawa River cruise, the famous National Museum, and a few special highlights of Tokyo.

Stan, who has lived and traveled on all seven continents, will also devote a portion of his program to answering your questions about the wonderful world of travel.