Japan Day 7


I feel like this photo should be on a postcard but maybe I’m not at that quality yet.

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Japan Day 6


I was woken up by a strange dream this morning. I dreamed I was in a co-worker’s home, which is strange as I have never been to any of my co-workers’ homes before. I was probably muttering in my sleep because I found myself waking up saying “I was from Canton,” and my mom asking me what I was saying.

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Japan Day 5


It’s Day 5 and we have arrived at Fujikawaguchiko, a resort town near the foot of Mount Fuji, after a 2-hour bus ride. I’m so glad it’s not as hot and humid here, compared to Tokyo. In hindsight, I feel I missed quite a bit of sightseeing in Tokyo because of the heat, exhaustion, and pain but I guess this would give me a reason to visit again.

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #267: Recharge


Happy Sunday! This week, on Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #267, Egidio from the blog, Through Brazilian Eyes, guest hosts with the excellent topic of Recharge.

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#WeekendCoffeeShare – Weekend in Tokyo


Greetings! Welcome to #WeekendCoffeeShare, thank you for meeting me on this Saturday. We are in Tokyo for the weekend, so let’s go explore and find something to drink.

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Japan Day 2


Why is it that Day 2 of any trip always seems to be the hardest day?

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Japan Day 1


After 24 hours in transit – a train ride to the airport and 3 plane changes later, I finally arrived in the land of the Rising Sun. I can’t say the flight was at all comfortable and I can’t say I liked the part where I am waiting at airports with inconsistent internet speed but I’m glad to the transit is at least temporarily over.

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#SundayStills: Two of a Kind #Double


This week, it’s time to look closer because you will be seeing double on this week’s #SundayStills.

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#WeekendCoffeeShare – Preparing Garden for Hot Days to Come


Greetings! Welcome to #WeekendCoffeeShare, thank you for meeting me on this Saturday. It’s much too warm to be outside, so please come in and enjoy a nice cool beverage, or warm, your choice. I had an iced matcha latte from Starbucks a few days ago, it wasn’t bad.

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#SundayStills: Monthly Color Challenge – #Blue


This week, on #SundayStills, it’s the monthly color challenge! For July, it’s Blue.

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#WeekendCoffeeShare – The July 2023 Garden


Greetings! Welcome to #WeekendCoffeeShare, thank you for meeting me on this Saturday morning. I am inside this Saturday, so if you will join me at my kitchen counter.

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#SundayStills: #Historical and Significant


This week, on #SundayStills, Teri asks us to share something #historical.

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#WeekendCoffeeShare – Hello July!


Greetings! Welcome to #WeekendCoffeeShare, thank you for meeting me on this Saturday morning. Depending on when you’re reading this post, I may already be inside, away from the burning sun.

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#SundayStills: #Plant Life


Have I mentioned how much I’m loving my garden at the moment? All the flowers, colors, and smells…

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#WeekendCoffeeShare – Potato Harvest, Cooking for Myself, and Summer Party


Greetings! Welcome to #WeekendCoffeeShare, thank you for meeting me on this Saturday morning. If you don’t mind, I’d like to sit for a moment and marvel at the lush green growth of the garden.

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#SundayStills: #Feathered Pals


This week, on #SundayStills, hosted by Terri from Second Wind Leisure Perspectives, we are having fun with our #feathered pals, since I don’t have any #furred friends.

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#WeekendCoffeeShare – Garden Update: Misfortunates, Flowers, and Garden tour


Greetings! Welcome to #WeekendCoffeeShare, thank you for meeting me on this Saturday morning. Come, have a seat on the bench in the garden, it’s supposed to be a wonderful day today.

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#WeekendCoffeeShare – Turbulent Weather and Strawberry Harvests


Good morning! Welcome to #WeekendCoffeeShare, thank you for meeting me in the garden on this Saturday morning but don’t get too comfortable, it can rain at any moment.

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#WeekendCoffeeShare – Garden Transitions, Colors, and Experiment


Good morning! Welcome to #WeekendCoffeeShare, thank you for joining me on this Saturday morning, hopefully in my garden.

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Trip Down River Thames #Water #SundayStills


I have never been a fan of boat rides.

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #251: Buildings and Other Structures


Happy Sunday! Anne from the blog Slow Shutter Speed is the host for this week’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge and we’re focusing on buildings and architectures this week.

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#WeekendCoffeeShare – End of May 2023 Garden


Good morning! Welcome to #WeekendCoffeeShare, thank you for joining me on this Saturday morning, hopefully in my garden.

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UK Trip 2023 Reflection


Overall, even with all the frustration and anxiety, I suppose this has been a good trip.

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