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Around the World 2002/03

Posted on January 10, 2003 by Willi

When we set out on our latest trip eastwards to spend 2 months on Nevis, we wondered what was in store for us at the various airports we had to use, after the 9/11 attack and the much strengthened security … Continue reading →

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Thailand #2 from 12.11.to 1.12.2002

Posted on January 9, 2003 by Willi

We started our trip with a leisurely drive down to Geneva where we ate our take-in dinner of fruit in the Senator Lounge. We left a bit early as we did not want to rush to the plane parked at … Continue reading →

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Japan, Shikoku, November 2001

Posted on January 8, 2003 by Willi

On November 2, 2001, we met our driver Mohri for the first time after 8 years, at the Osaka Hilton Hotel. Mohri-san had safely navigated us in the fall of 1993 from Tokyo via Atami, Takayama, the Japan Sea coast, … Continue reading →

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Barry Davies 11/94, Netsuke 99-126

Posted on January 6, 2003 by Willi

099 100 101 102 099: Front Horse #37, in a ‘hanging’ position, with body, legs and tail as suspended. Obi-Hasami in Staghorn. Unsigned 100: Turtle #61, with young on its back. Ebony or umoregi. Unsigned, later inscribed Kanman101: Fisherman #105, … Continue reading →

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Atlantic Crossing on QE-2

Posted on January 6, 2003 by Willi

September 16 to 22, 2001The Seaport Hotel in Boston, the venue of the Netsuke Convention #13, was most accommodating. Because they were fully booked on Sunday night, my friends had to check out. I however could stay in my suite … Continue reading →

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UK September 2000 (in German)

Posted on January 6, 2003 by Willi

Hier noch der Bericht ueber unsere Reise nach England. Wir waren inWales ja eigentlich in Grossbritannien, denn wenn man ueber den FlussSevern fïaehrt, sieht man eine grosse Tafel mit ‘Welcome toEngland’… Fuer uns vom “Kontinent” gar nicht soselbstverstïaendlich! England, auf … Continue reading →

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Burma, November 2000

Posted on January 5, 2003 by Willi

(Published only in January 2003) I will prepare a report on Burma later. Here some photos. Bridge to Mandalay Procession of 1000 Monks Burmese Smile Novices at Monastery nr. Lake Inle Shwesandan Pagoda in Pyay Sunrise at Pagan Golden Buddha … Continue reading →

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Thailand, November 2000

Posted on January 5, 2003 by Willi

Published only in January 2003. After 3 beautiful days at the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit where we reacquainted ourselves with Richard Chapman who had opened the Osaka Hilton many years ago when we were still living in Japan, we left one … Continue reading →

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Barry Davies 11/94, Netsuke 79-99

Posted on January 5, 2003 by Willi

078 079 079 080 078: Tigress #26, seated, playfully licking the paws of a large cub. Ivory Unsigned079: Tiger #21, seated, head lowered, his left paw slightly raised. Ivory. Unsigned080: Shishi #77, seated, forepaws and right hind pas resting on … Continue reading →

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EXPO 2000 in Hanover, Germany

Posted on January 4, 2003 by Willi

I arrived at Hanover airport with a 1-hour delay. The way to the railway station from terminal 1 is quite far but trains leave every 15 minutes for the 20-minute ride. There was no staff at the platform, and only … Continue reading →

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