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Day 4: Kyoto to Hiroshima to Miyajima, Japan
It is now Thursday morning here in Japan and we are getting ready to head out for another fun-filled day! Yesterday, we took a day trip from Kyoto to Hiroshima and Miyajima. Hiroshima was a very educational experience, and to actually be there to see the destruction of the first atomic bomb ever dropped on […]
Day 3: Tokyo, Japan to Kyoto, Japan via the Shinkansen
The itinerary for today included the bullet train ride to Kyoto, southwest of Tokyo. Since we weren’t able to get the earliest train ride out to Kyoto, we ended up heading to the Tokyo Tower. On the way there, we came across the Zojo-Ji Shrine, where we found rows and rows of these small concrete […]
Day 2: Tokyo, Japan
Yesterday, we woke up bright and early, planning to head to Tokyo for the famous fish market. But, since we were informed that it was Labor Day in Japan (a national holiday), I checked online and the market was closed for the day. We ended up just heading to Tokyo from Ageo early anyways. One […]
Day 1: Los Angeles to Vancouver, Canada to Narita Airport to Aego City, Japan
What a long day of traveling, but well worth it because we are now in Japan! We had a stopover in Vancouver, Canada where I met up with Bonny and Cynthia (who were flying from SFO) and then proceeded on our 10-hour flight to Narita Airport outside of Tokyo! Val picked us up from the […]
Pauley Pavilion, UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA
Losses are never fun to watch, but at least you know that you can only go up from there. This is a photo of the famed Pauley Pavilion at UCLA, while UCLA was still leading. Two overtimes later, and a loss to Cal State Fullerton and I wasn’t so happy anymore. At least tonight’s game […]
Wyoming State Capital, Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA
On my past trip to Colorado, we decided to take a side trip to Wyoming. Bison and emptiness greeted us across the Wyoming border. I mean, maybe that can be attributed to the fact that it was Sunday – but I’m thinking other days aren’t much different. Snow still covered the road (and also caused […]
Window, Liverpool Train Station, London, United Kingdom
From within the Liverpool Train Station, the wide glass windows brought views of downtown buildings. That day, I walked around the station, taking photos of the tourists exploring the area and the locals on their way to work. The design of this window stood out.
Red Truck, Sarchi, Costa Rica
In the town known for ox carts of all sizes beautifully hand-painted in an assortment of colors, Sarchi was a nice side trip from San Jose. The town is known as an artisan community, full of stores displaying souvenirs of their famous hand-crafted ox carts. Before heading back out to San Jose, we stopped at […]
H&M, The Americana, Glendale, California, USA
The H&M at the Americana had a cool set-up on display upon entering the store. Just thought I’d take a photo…
Holiday Decorations at the Americana, Glendale, California, USA
The holiday season is just around the corner and the Americana has begun its decorating. These ornaments and wreath hung from a lightpost. Behind it is the intricately designed elevator taking visitors to the different levels of parking. Can’t wait for the holidays to come!
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