Ep14. Kimonos In Kyoto, Naked In Ito - Tokyo, Ito, Kyoto, Liverpool, Bristol

Japan is Ann-Marie and Rod’s last stop, before returning to the UK to pick up their much missed son Max from uni, before Ann-Marie’s big birthday bash. In Tokyo, they experience the wonders of a digital arts exhibition, share an extravagant night out with Ann-Marie’s school friend Helen and her generous husband Hiro, sample the surprising female jet-settings of the Japanese toilet and the onsen hot springs in a traditional hotel in Ito. In Kyoto, Ann-Marie and Rod sample the exquisite food and architecture of the Gion district, famous for its geishas, temples and samurai warriors. And ahead of going home, Ann-Marie talks to solo traveller Rosie, about what it’s like to return to the UK after seven months of travelling! Contributors: Helen Butler, Hiro Hiraiwa, Rosie Hemming, Max McCormack Gray, Carmel O’Doherty, Betty Kennedy, Ann McCormack, Pamela McCormack, Izzy Gibbs, Sophie De Payronnet. Hosts: Ann-Marie McCormack, Rod Gray Music: Serge Quadrado (latin-jazz-loop-2), Szegvari (rotpb-latin-lunches-_-minimal-house-latin) Editor: Ann-Marie McCormack Sound Mix: Gary McIntyre Graphic: Rod Gray