Nature
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Peacock Day at the Arboretum
Peacock Day at the Los Angeles County Arboretum felt like Spring. It was sunny and the peacocks were “everywhere” on the grounds. It was highly likely that you’d catch a glimpse of a peacock showing off its spread out feathers in hopes to attract you (lol) and a potential mate! -
Nikko’s Sacred Bridge (Shinkyo Bridge)
There’s a red bridge in Nikko that’s sacred. It’s so sacred that not everyone was allowed to cross it back in the old days. I initially thought it was reserved for nobility but online research revealed to me that only messengers from the Imperial Palace were allowed to cross it. Interesting. So, is this bridge worth a visit?
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Claremont’s California Botanic Garden
The California Botanic Garden is a hidden gem within the city of Claremont. I say this because I only learned of this place recently and it’s such a nice find. I doubt many people are aware of this garden but I suppose this is a lie since the garden holds an annual holiday event here that’s quite popular (and on the expensive side) and when I visited the garden, there were a decent amount of people present. Not busy but not empty either.
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Hidden Beauty at the South Coast Botanic Garden
I’ve always wondered why people bother with having an annual membership at a garden but here, at the South Coast Botanic Garden, it makes sense. You have the place to yourself when it’s not busy. And even when it’s busy, there’s ample space around as well as the option to come back another time for “free”. You don’t have to rush and each time you visit, you can easily catch sight of things you hadn’t noticed before.
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Flamboyance at the South Coast Botanic Garden
What’s pink and flamboyant? Flamingos! Flamboyance, an event held at the South Coast Botanic Garden is officially over and I almost didn’t get to attend it. But of course, I made it and am rather happy to have seen all of the topiaries featured there.