Paris - a year ago this week

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This week a year ago I was in Paris. Can't believe how fast the time has gone since then and all the places traveled in one years time. My new passport is a year old now and already has two extensions in it. More traveling to be had as the summer approaches. The Beginning of this tour seems like a long time ago now. Mexico seems like a blur when we started back in February and the 3 week South America tour back in November is only a faint memory now.

In Tokyo again tonight. Feels like I've been in Japan for what seems like a long time now even though it's only been a few weeks. I've been really enjoying it and would love to come back someday soon. Just got back from Akihabara, Tokyo's famous electric town. Tons of window shopping to be had. A must see if you're into any kind of electronic stuff.

Here for a few more days then it's on to the Philippines. I just remembered, Cosmo's birthday is coming up in April. She will be 3 years old!

Mt Fuji

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The Scent of Light in Nagoya

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Woke up at 5am this morning for some reason and was wide awake. Wasn't sure what to do so I opened the shutters of the hotel window and checked my email. Saw that I had an email from Ottmar asking me to take a listen to a few of his new master tracks that he and Jon have been working on. The mixes and music sounded fantastic. It set the tone for the morning and was great to hear the new material while watching the morning light grow brighter.

I think a song will be inspired from this morning called "Sunrise in Nagoya" Now all I have to do is write it! A nice inspiration don't you think?

March 25th - Osaka

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Pictures of TOTO live -

During the show I was able to take a few pictures between some quick moves on the lighting console.

March 23rd -- Bullet Train to Osaka

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Took the Bullet Train 500 Series to Osaka. Yes it was fast, about 300km per hour. HERE is a clip I found of a high speed pass.

Tonight in Tokyo

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Just got back from a long walk in the rain. Took some pictures of what I saw.

February + March

Pictures I've taken throughout New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia and Japan. First pic taken after arriving in Tokyo.