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Great to see you again Tokyo
Transit days are always long and mine started on Monday, with an overnight in Melbourne due to flight changes. Though it’s easier to sleep in a hotel than on a plane, I still slept in fits and starts, worrying about alarms et al. 4am alarm, 5am airport…. Delayed takeoff (of course). Flying was uneventful, however…
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Will I be able to walk tomorrow? This is the question!
Due to Covid, the last time I skied was in 2016. I’ve had to move this current trip I am on, three times due to the pandemic, that means that it is seven years since I strapped a pair of planks to my feet…. Which means, muscle memory does not exist, and pain is in…
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It should be familiar, but it’s not!
Those that know me, know that most days start with a big walk in the morning. I spent last night close to Tokyo Station, which is also close to the Imperial Palace. So on my walk this morning, I decided to make the Palace my destination. You really can’t see a lot of it during…
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Eat Sleep Ski Repeat

It’s always odd preparing for a ski trip in the height of an Australian summer. Not that I am sure that this summer counts as “summer”! Gear is always hot to try on (to see if I imbibed too much Xmas ham!), thermals and gloves are odd to be handling and ski jackets take up…
