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DAY 03 · KYOTO
Temples, lanes and an unhurried evening
Morning at Kiyomizu-dera
Walk through Gion and lunch nearby
Quiet gardens and tea
Pace: relaxed · Walking: moderate
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Hi, I’m Catherine. Before founding Gently Elsewhere, I built an international career leading complex business projects across Australia and Asia—including China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand and Singapore. Those years gave me more than regional knowledge: they taught me how to listen closely, navigate different cultures and bring clarity to many moving parts.
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