22. August 2019 13:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Aiden - awards card 22. August 2019 13:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetIt is not often that Aiden gets an award for good work at school, but when he does, he is very proudShareIt is not often that Aiden gets an award for good work at school, but when he does, he is very proud.
10. August 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Camping - Barrington Tops 10. August 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments Perfect Moments Photography | A Rene Pallesen Journal Blog Portfolio Packages Contact About Home 23. August 2023 20:08 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments New Zealand 2023 - Driving and Various 23. August 2023 20:08 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetThe trip in New Zealand first landed us in Christchurch where we picked up our rental car and stayedShareThe trip in New Zealand first landed us in Christchurch where we picked up our rental car and stayed the first night.Next day we drove through Arthurs Pass to Franz Josef (a long drive) where we stayed for three nights. This was mainly so that we had a spare day in case the weather closed in and we couldn't fly to the glacier.From there we drove to Queenstown via Wanaka and the Crowns Range (another long drive). We were lucky that this was open and that snow chains weren't required.Here we stayed for 5 nights whereafter we went to Twizel near Mount Cook for two night.Lastly we drive back to Christchurch to fly out.Queenstown is a scenic place, but lost of other scenic places along the way.TweetEarlier in the year at Easter time we went camping up at Barrington Tops 5 hours drive north of SydnShareEarlier in the year at Easter time we went camping up at Barrington Tops 5 hours drive north of Sydney.It is a very tall mountain range with some excellent walks, rivers etc.We had a great weekend with friends sitting around the fire roasting marshmellows, walking and canoeing. 23. July 2019 10:07 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Kyoto - Fushimi Inari Shrine 23. July 2019 10:07 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetShare 8. July 2019 12:07 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Karate - Boys getting their red belts 8. July 2019 12:07 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetFairly recently we started the boys on Karate.We thought it would be a good activity for them to buiShareFairly recently we started the boys on Karate.We thought it would be a good activity for them to build strength, motor skills and discipline.Especially Aiden is really enjoying it and putting in the hard work at home practicing. He has become stronger throughout the classes which is great. Before we started he had almost no core strength and now he is able to do sit-ups and pushups.This weekend both Aiden and Lucas were pulled up for their first proper graduation from the white belts to the red belts and they both passed. 17. June 2019 20:06 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Bali - 2018 17. June 2019 20:06 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetPhotos from out trip to Bali with a couple of friends and kids.SharePhotos from out trip to Bali with a couple of friends and kids. 2. April 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Japan - Osaka aquarium 2. April 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetThe Osaka aquarium is massive and very impressive. The centre piece is the massive tank in the middlShareThe Osaka aquarium is massive and very impressive. The centre piece is the massive tank in the middle with two large whale sharks and which is also full of other sharks such as hammerheads. 2. April 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Japan - Dontonburi Osaka 2. April 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetTontonburi is know as the chefs/kitchen area. Here you can buy everything needed for a japanese restShareTontonburi is know as the chefs/kitchen area. Here you can buy everything needed for a japanese restaurant.It is also full of actual restaurants and other oddities such as more exotic places. It has what is known as Osaka's best Ramen restaurant (the one with the long counter in the photos below) - and Yes, the Ramen was very good.Here it is also possible to eat specialties such as the Puffa fish.It was also one of the few places where I saw real Samurai swords for sale. 2. April 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Japan - Osaka tower 2. April 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetBelow the Osaka tower is a restaurant area with lots of yummi food.The area was once a very modern pShareBelow the Osaka tower is a restaurant area with lots of yummi food.The area was once a very modern part of Osaka, and worth a visit during the night. 2. April 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Japan - Osaka Castle 2. April 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetOsaka castle is a beautiful multi story pagoda like castle inside these massive moats and ramparts wShareOsaka castle is a beautiful multi story pagoda like castle inside these massive moats and ramparts with several layers of defense. 2. April 2019 18:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Japan - Toei Film Studio Osaka 2. April 2019 18:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetIn Osaka we went to the Toei Film Studio.This is an area where they have filmed lots of traditional ShareIn Osaka we went to the Toei Film Studio.This is an area where they have filmed lots of traditional Japanese movies and where they have all the old houses and also some theaters.It is also used as a bit of an entertainment and cultural area to teach the Japanese about their culture. Surprisingly we seemed to be the only foreign tourists there and it was definitely worth the visit even though we didn't understand a word of what they were saying. << Older posts Newer posts >> Newer posts12345678910...9293Older posts SearchInclude comments in search Newsletter Get notified when a new post is published. Enter your e-mail Please enter an e-mail address Please enter a valid e-mail Thank you
23. August 2023 20:08 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments New Zealand 2023 - Driving and Various 23. August 2023 20:08 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetThe trip in New Zealand first landed us in Christchurch where we picked up our rental car and stayedShareThe trip in New Zealand first landed us in Christchurch where we picked up our rental car and stayed the first night.Next day we drove through Arthurs Pass to Franz Josef (a long drive) where we stayed for three nights. This was mainly so that we had a spare day in case the weather closed in and we couldn't fly to the glacier.From there we drove to Queenstown via Wanaka and the Crowns Range (another long drive). We were lucky that this was open and that snow chains weren't required.Here we stayed for 5 nights whereafter we went to Twizel near Mount Cook for two night.Lastly we drive back to Christchurch to fly out.Queenstown is a scenic place, but lost of other scenic places along the way.TweetEarlier in the year at Easter time we went camping up at Barrington Tops 5 hours drive north of SydnShare
23. July 2019 10:07 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Kyoto - Fushimi Inari Shrine 23. July 2019 10:07 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetShare
8. July 2019 12:07 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Karate - Boys getting their red belts 8. July 2019 12:07 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetFairly recently we started the boys on Karate.We thought it would be a good activity for them to buiShareFairly recently we started the boys on Karate.We thought it would be a good activity for them to build strength, motor skills and discipline.Especially Aiden is really enjoying it and putting in the hard work at home practicing. He has become stronger throughout the classes which is great. Before we started he had almost no core strength and now he is able to do sit-ups and pushups.This weekend both Aiden and Lucas were pulled up for their first proper graduation from the white belts to the red belts and they both passed.
17. June 2019 20:06 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Bali - 2018 17. June 2019 20:06 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetPhotos from out trip to Bali with a couple of friends and kids.SharePhotos from out trip to Bali with a couple of friends and kids.
2. April 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Japan - Osaka aquarium 2. April 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetThe Osaka aquarium is massive and very impressive. The centre piece is the massive tank in the middlShareThe Osaka aquarium is massive and very impressive. The centre piece is the massive tank in the middle with two large whale sharks and which is also full of other sharks such as hammerheads.
2. April 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Japan - Dontonburi Osaka 2. April 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetTontonburi is know as the chefs/kitchen area. Here you can buy everything needed for a japanese restShareTontonburi is know as the chefs/kitchen area. Here you can buy everything needed for a japanese restaurant.It is also full of actual restaurants and other oddities such as more exotic places. It has what is known as Osaka's best Ramen restaurant (the one with the long counter in the photos below) - and Yes, the Ramen was very good.Here it is also possible to eat specialties such as the Puffa fish.It was also one of the few places where I saw real Samurai swords for sale.
2. April 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Japan - Osaka tower 2. April 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetBelow the Osaka tower is a restaurant area with lots of yummi food.The area was once a very modern pShareBelow the Osaka tower is a restaurant area with lots of yummi food.The area was once a very modern part of Osaka, and worth a visit during the night.
2. April 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Japan - Osaka Castle 2. April 2019 20:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetOsaka castle is a beautiful multi story pagoda like castle inside these massive moats and ramparts wShareOsaka castle is a beautiful multi story pagoda like castle inside these massive moats and ramparts with several layers of defense.
2. April 2019 18:10 by Rene Pallesen 0 Comments Japan - Toei Film Studio Osaka 2. April 2019 18:10 by Rene Pallesen | 0 Comments TweetIn Osaka we went to the Toei Film Studio.This is an area where they have filmed lots of traditional ShareIn Osaka we went to the Toei Film Studio.This is an area where they have filmed lots of traditional Japanese movies and where they have all the old houses and also some theaters.It is also used as a bit of an entertainment and cultural area to teach the Japanese about their culture. Surprisingly we seemed to be the only foreign tourists there and it was definitely worth the visit even though we didn't understand a word of what they were saying.
