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A Non-ski Ski Weekend — Warren Cartwright Photography
We booked a long weekend on Mount Washington. It should have been epic, but instead the conditions were horrendous! We skied one day and did some tubing but it was really a bust as there was no snow! We did have a great visit with friends, so that made it all worth while!
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February 16, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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Ice Fishing in Minneapolis — Warren Cartwright Photography
At the end of January I had a short work trip to Minneapolis for an event with one of our Partners. It was a good opportunity to catch up with a bunch of people I had not seen in a while, and one of the fun aspects of this event is that they do ice fishing as part of the last big social event of the
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February 15, 2026 at 5:20 AM
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CES 2026 - Las Vegas — Warren Cartwright Photography
I started off the year with a week-long trip to Las Vegas to attend CES! It had been about 10 years since the last time I had been to the show and I was excited for many reasons. I love checking out new tech and this is the place for that. We are launching a new product in late January and this was
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February 13, 2026 at 6:20 AM
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All Caught Up - Last Post for a While — Warren Cartwright Photography
Yes, this is likely to be the last post for a while. I am all caught up on Japan (go read them!) and I will do a quick post on this past weekend. But we’re about to start a pretty significant renovati...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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Time to Head Home from Japan — Warren Cartwright Photography
It’s been a great trip. But all trips must come to an end, and this one is no exception. We woke up around 7:00 and got ourselves organized for the day and the long journey home. We had one stop, like...
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November 25, 2025 at 4:37 AM
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Kyoto's Fushimi Inari Gates, Uji & Shinkansen to Tokyo — Warren Cartwright Photography
A final half-day in Kyoto included a morning climb up Fushimi Inari Taisha's iconic torii gates and a visit to Uji's spectacular Byodo-in temple. After a fun chat with local scouts, it was time for a ...
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November 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Kyoto Finale: Wagu, Gold, and More Crowds — Warren Cartwright Photography
To beat the crowds, we started at the quiet Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple, filled with unique statues. After enjoying the serene memorial statues at Adashino Nenbutsuji and a mini bamboo grove, we sampled d...
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November 24, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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Kyoto's Crowds: Temples, Paths, and Sushi — Warren Cartwright Photography
Our first full day in Kyoto started early at Kiyomizu Temple, beautiful despite the crowds. We explored the traditional streets before visiting Nanzen-ji Temple, which featured an impressive aqueduct....
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November 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Kamikochi's Final Day: Macaques & off to Kyoto — Warren Cartwright Photography
A relaxed last day in Kamikochi after two huge hikes! We enjoyed the best weather of the trip, with clear views of the Hokta Range and Mt. Yakedake. After a final French toast breakfast, we explored t...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:26 AM
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Stunning views from the Dakesawa-goya Hut — Warren Cartwright Photography
A punishing but rewarding day in the Japanese Alps! Waking at 5:30 AM, we did an 8km hike to Taisho-ike Pond for sunrise views of Mt. Yakedake. The "easy" part done, we tackled the ascent to Dakesawa...
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November 17, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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Kamikochi Trek: Mountains, Monkeys & Onsen — Warren Cartwright Photography
An early start in Kamikochi led to stunning mountain views, a 30.5km hike to Yokoo camp, and unforgettable encounters with Japanese macaques. We savored a gourmet breakfast and a well-deserved onsen s...
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November 16, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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Off to Kamikochi — Warren Cartwright Photography
Today we made our way from Tokyo to Kamikochi in the Japanese Alps. It was a 5-hour bus ride that took us from the urban chaos of Tokyo to what may well be one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever s...
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November 15, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Tokyo Finale: Views, Shopping & Whiskey — Warren Cartwright Photography
Our last Tokyo day mixed rain-kissed city views from the Government Building with bohemian vibes in Shimokitazawa and Akihabara's electronic allure. We navigated massive crowds at stores, savored rame...
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November 12, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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Vancouver Update - A Few of my Favorite Things — Warren Cartwright Photography
I thought I would take another brief break from the Japan posts to stay current with other fun things going on. After getting back from Taiwan, we had a brief trip over to Galiano for the remainder of...
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November 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Tokyo's Urban Tapestry: Shrines, Style & Scrambles — Warren Cartwright Photography
From tranquil Meiji Shrine crowds to Harajuku's wild pet cafes and Shibuya's iconic scramble crossing, dive into a day of Tokyo's sensory overload. Discover hidden gems, bustling alleys, and neon nigh...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:46 AM
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Tokyo: Imperial Gardens, Shinjuku Transfer, Golden Gai Night — Warren Cartwright Photography
Early start for the Imperial Palace East Gardens viewing, followed by a transfer to a hotel in lively Shinjuku. We immediately checked out the busy station and spent the afternoon exploring the beaut...
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November 6, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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Off to a New Place - Taiwan! — Warren Cartwright Photography
I have one more brief interlude, and then I will get back to the Japan posts. I promise! I had a quick work trip last week to Taiwan. Taiwan was a new country for me, and after this too quick visit, I...
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November 4, 2025 at 5:38 AM
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A Japan Interlude - Off to Taiwan, and a Weekend on Galiano — Warren Cartwright Photography
It looks like it’s going to take a long time to get my Japan posts completed. There’s basically a post a day for our two-week trip, we did so much. I have to fly to Taiwan for work tonight, so I am go...
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October 25, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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Tokyo's Immersive Art, Sumo Culture, and Ramen Street: A Busy Wednesday — Warren Cartwright Photography
The day began with TeamLab Planets, a mesmerizing, full-body immersive digital art experience. Then we grabbed fresh tuna at Tsukiji Outer Market; explored the sumo district, admiring the massive Edo...
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October 25, 2025 at 9:38 PM
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Tokyo's Best: Temples, Knives, & Electronics in Asakusa and Akihabara — Warren Cartwright Photography
Explore Tokyo in a single day, from the ancient serenity of Senso-ji Temple and the specialized kitchenware shops of Kappabashi Street (where I bought a Japanese chef knife!) to the neon-lit, pop cult...
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October 23, 2025 at 5:48 AM
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Tuna Auctions, Sushi, and 26,053 Steps: Our Wild First Day in Tokyo — Warren Cartwright Photography
Our Tokyo adventure began with a 4:15 AM wake-up call for the Toyosu Fish Market tuna auction—a fascinating, loud, and smelly spectacle. After a fresh sushi breakfast and a stroll through the market, ...
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October 22, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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Tokyo Arrival! 17 hours of travel, our hotel, and a 4:15 AM alarm for the Tuna Auction! — Warren Cartwright Photography
The first post (of many) on our two-week Japan adventure! Follow our long journey from Vancouver to Tokyo, including a stop in Seoul. An easy Narita airport arrival, and the first impressions of a hi...
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October 16, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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A Quick Fall Post — Warren Cartwright Photography
I realized that it has been a while since I posted anything. Work has been busy, we’ve had a few uneventful trips to Galiano, but generally there has not been a lot to report on. That’s going to chang...
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September 22, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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August Long Weekend on Galiano — Warren Cartwright Photography
We were on Galiano for the August long weekend, and while we did not get up to much, it was nice to just hang out and relax. We haven’t done a lot of that of late. On top of the island updates, there’...
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August 19, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Snowbirds, Fireworks, Baseball and Random Galiano Updates — Warren Cartwright Photography
This post is a bit of a catch all from the rest of September. We had a really busy stretch with some fun things going on in the city, as well as more trips over to Galiano as we tried to keep everythi...
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August 19, 2025 at 3:29 AM