Alan Bowker

Fushimi – Imari

May 20, 2017June 24, 2017 by Alan Bowker

Southeast of Kyoto is the Imari Shrine.

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

May 20, 2017 by Alan Bowker

A train ride on warm day northwest of Kyoto to the mysterious bamboo forest

Nishiki Market – Kyoto

May 20, 2017May 20, 2017 by Alan Bowker

Open air markets are great places to see local faces.

Gion – Kyoto

May 18, 2017May 20, 2017 by Alan Bowker

Enjoying a day walking around the Gion neighborhood of Kyoto.

Travel hint

May 9, 2017May 9, 2017 by Alan Bowker

Here is a hint to the next destination

Trip Prep – Camera

May 9, 2017May 9, 2017 by Alan Bowker

An important part of a photo trip is getting a good camera, charging the batteries and getting plenty of RAM memory.

Trip Prep #3

May 9, 2017May 9, 2017 by Alan Bowker

An important aspect of travel if you’re a bald man is a good hat for the sun.

Trip Prep #2

May 9, 2017May 9, 2017 by Alan Bowker

It is a good idea to have a cap with your hometown on it.

Trip Preparation

May 8, 2017May 9, 2017 by Alan Bowker

First rule of adventure travel is to pack as light as you can.

A tribute to Vicki Clark

May 8, 2017May 8, 2017 by Alan Bowker

Vicki Clark was a good friend to those of us in the North Bay Film Group. We gathered in May to remember her and the vast movie information she brought to our discussions.