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Kinkaku-ji Temple Near Kyoto
Kinkaku-ji is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Formally known as Rokuonji, the temple was the retirement villa of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and according to his will it became a Zen temple of … Continue reading
Three Beautiful Houses Near Kyoto
I’m glad I was able to capture these truly lovely homes on the way to the Kinkaku-ji Temple, which I’ll cover later. I love the details on the roof and the landscaping. I like the walkway and again, the roof … Continue reading
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Our Kidney Transplant Experience
I’ve been meaning to write about this for ages, but kept getting sidetracked. Sorry, it’s kinda long…. Anyway, here goes…. Let me back up just a bit and give you some background. My husband Mark had been on dialysis for … Continue reading
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Tagged health, kidney, kidney-transplant, organ-donation, organ-transplant
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The Red Cliffs Lodge near Moab, Utah
My friend Jenni and I literally stumbled upon this beautiful lodge near Moab, Utah. These are the cabins you can stay in. More cabins. I can’t imagine a more beautiful setting. There’s a terrace where you can eat outside. There’s … Continue reading
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The Torii Gates and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto
The Torii Gates in Kyoto were simply amazing. There are supposed to be 800-1000 of them, but we weren’t counting. This gives you an idea of the size of those gates. I just now noticed some weathering on the gates. … Continue reading
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A Photo I Couldn’t Resist
I just couldn’t resist taking this photo of my 6’2″ son and a tiny Japanese woman in the Tokyo subway. I’m so glad my son was tall, because it made him easier to find. He definitely stood out. Great weekend, … Continue reading
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Shops in Kyoto
Not a shop, but a cute French bistro set. This bakery looked so good! I love the color of these cabbages against the blue and white pattern. We saw a lot of chopstick holders. This was a sign apologizing for … Continue reading
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Utah, You are All That and More
I just got back from Utah, where we took so many photos. Here’s one for you: Great weekend, everyone! {carole}
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Yasaka-jinja Shrine in Kyoto
Yasaka-jinja Shrine, once called Gion Shrine, is a Shinto shrine in the Gion District of Kyoto, Japan. Situated at the east end of Shijō-dōri, the shrine includes several buildings, including gates, a main hall and a stage. Yasaka-jinja Shrine is one … Continue reading
Unusual Signs in Japan
The Romancecar isn’t full of romance. It’s an Odakyu limited express train with reserved seating only. It links Shinjuku with the popular holiday spots of Hakone, Enoshima and Kamakura, areas loved by tourists from Japan and overseas. We stayed in … Continue reading
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Pearls & Prose 