Today’s destination required a lot of walking. First we walked across a bridge. Then we walked past some shops. Next we walked up three flights of stairs. This set of stairs actually led us to a shrine. Here, patrons waited in line in order to say a prayer for good fortune. Others placed their coins … Continue reading Day 2: Enoshima Island
What can I say that’s not cliché about going to Kamakura? That’s the key to being a writer, noticing the nuances of experiences and leading the reader towards your thoughts. So, that’s what I’ll attempt. In order to get to the Big Buddha, we rode one bus and two trains. Riding buses and the L … Continue reading Day 1: Kamakura
My husband and I have two different vacation and tour styles. I don’t mind being one of many Americans on a crowded tour bus. I’m fine getting to know the lady from some obscure American city whose first trip out of the country is…this one. I’m cool listening to a tour guide simultaneously spew facts … Continue reading Kyoto: Guided Tours
Garlands Abroad 