Travel
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Huntington Library’s Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden at the Huntington Libary in San Marino is quite big. Yes, it’s not small like the one at CSULB and definitely far from tiny like the one at Descanso. It wasn’t my first time visiting the Huntington Libary but it’d been some time since I last visited and I must say that time around, I recall I had the opportunity to explore and appreciate Huntington Library’s Japanese Garden. -
“Boston” in SoCal
I had the opportunity to be in “Boston” without actually having to be in Boston. No, I’m not talking about some sister city but an actual island that allows you to transport yourself back into time to experience the historical Midnight Ride. As much as I like history (to an extent), I feel that the Midnight Ride, along with other events from the US colonial era were things I didn’t pay much attention to. I found our history books boring and opted to search for good looking guys and tasteful fashion from historical photographs instead. (I stand my ground that people back then looked better and dressed so much dapper. If someone was good looking then, they truly were good looking. These days, you just never know…) -
The Japanese Garden at CSULB
I decided to visit the Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden, which is located on the campus of CSU Long Beach. I’d been there before so I knew what to expect, however I must say that things have changed a bit from the last time I visited this garden.
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Hsi Lai Temple (post pandemic)
During the pandemic, Hsi Lai Temple made it more complex for people to visit the temple. There was a reservation system in place and their dining hall wasn’t open. In other words, no one could visit this temple on a whim. It wasn’t until recently that Hsi Lai Temple did away with their reservation system and I decided to take advantage of this. -
Santa Anita Depot
In a somewhat hidden place of The Arboretum is the Santa Anita Depot. I’m thinking it’s safe to say that not many visitors of The Arboretum are aware of this hidden gem of a museum. It’s full of history and I’m glad to have finally run into the Santa Anita Depot.