Leaving Narita in about three hours, will passenger to Seattle and then up to Anchorage Alaska. It's going to be a long day.

Time for some R & R and seafood. Heading of to a quiet secluded beach for the weekend. No internet so see you all on Monday.

Now back in Bangkok, just signed up for Google Friend Connect.

Spending Friday night in Narita, having a quiet one in the hotel as I am flying to China and back in the morning.

Have a taxi pick up in three hours, going to Shanghai and then onto Narita. Will have the pleasure of another beautiful sunrise

Returned from my trip to Dalian this morning, had a great stay. A very clean modern city with a lot to offer. Looking forward to going back

The cherry blossoms are finished here in Osaka now but at least it has finally warmed up again.

Now back in Japan, tomorrow will have my first ever overnight stay in China in a city call Dalian. Looking forward to it.

Just had a fantastic week water skiing with my kids and nephews, will drive to Brisbane tomorrow and fly back to Japan on Monday.

Now in Brisbane after leaving Bangkok yesterday, glad to be away from the protests. It is sad to see the situation turn to violence.