I’m in the Pacific Northwest visiting family. I’m getting some cozy vibes here. The weather at this time of the year is always rainy and cold. Even the water is wet. But many things here like cold and rainy weather. The world feels green and alive in the damp, biting air. Things seem eager to…
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the dark side of japan
It’s taken me over three months to write this post. For a long time, I kept the title in my drafts folder, waiting. I’m not sure why the hesitancy, though. Is it because, whatever little I know of the Japanese culture, I really appreciate it? Or is it because, being inherently non confrontational, I’m worried…
it’s a sign
I love looking out for funny and or cute signs when I travel. Japan should teach a MasterClass in cute signs. In subway stations, on the street, on noren, in hotels — they’re everywhere. Many are intentionally cute while some are unintentionally funny. When the country has warnings about comportment in public places, but animals…
encounter at a bus station (kumamoto)
There’s a lot to see and do in Kumamoto. But almost all of it requires having a car or using public transportation which is no hardship because public transportation in Japan is a dream. Everything is clean and runs on time. On the first day in Kumamoto, a visit to Unganzenji Reigando Cave, an hour…
kyoto, kyoto
So much to love about this place. The quality of light. The jazz that wafts out of every restaurant and café. The way people seem to want to engage. And the beauty in the simplest of things.
portugal (lisbon) day 14
Market Day! Weekend Farmer’s Market. Fresh, mostly organic produce, bread and other baked goods, jams and honey can be found here. Cardoons, which I had to look up. I wonder if they’re prepared like artichokes. Broccolini – a relative of cabbage, kale, broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts – has a pretty white flower. Colour everywhere….
portugal (lisbon) – day 2
In Portugal with my mom and sis. We started the day with breakfast prepared in the flat. Coffee, toast, an omelette, and a small yogurt parfait which I assembled. Yeah! I know. It looks a little jumbled but it was so good. Fresh and sweet strawberries, banana, and granola on top of unsweetened yogurt. We…