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Kyoto 2
... heavy, lots of broth and deep fried elements. It would be harder to be a vegetarian here than one would expect! Fish and meat are in everything! Vegetables are rarely used in much quantity. I think we saw an apple for sale for about 10 bucks, wow! We also sampled a local Kyoto pastry, sort of a soft sweet wonton with different fillings, yum! I also enjoyed the green tea flavored uncrustable sandwich. What will the Japanese think of next? ...
... 52 Weeks
... myself on saying ’no.’ Now I pride myself on saying 'definitely!’
As I push higher the number on my country count, gaining experience, knowledge, and savvy along the way, I think back to how truly different I felt when I arrived at my first destination—Bangkok. Many people I meet along the way have made remarks about my bravery in taking this trip alone and every time I hear any variation of this well-intended compliment, I think about Bangkok. ...
Return to Kyoto
... floats. The floats were scattered throughout a 6x8 block area with the southern edge about a 15 minute walk north of my hotel. Although the walk was doable, I took a short bus ride to save my energy.
I arrived late in the afternoon, but before 5pm so I was able to see a few floats before the crowds started to form. Some of the floats were still being assembled, and there were many members of the various float teams about. A few of the floats had bands ...
Kyoto to Tokyo - Misplaced Mayhem
My mom is the most disorganized person I know. Her purse is in a state of constant disarray. It's a chaotic jumble of things she continuously stuffs into her purse, overflowing with junk. I often try to test her, by plucking a wad of $20’s that stick out of her purse and then handing it to her. I think this will teach her how easy it is to get pick-pocketed, but she just shoves the ...
Reaching Zen: Temples of Kyoto
... s death in 1490, the villa and gardens became a Buddhist complex. Outside of the main temple building, the grounds are very beautiful. The vibrant green moss on the ground and the bamboo forest that lines that back of the complex provide a certain comfort while strolling through the grounds. This complex also houses well-known sand gardens which are said to symbolize Mount Fuji, an important element in the garden. The complex also has a path that you ...
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