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By the Water
It’s Spring, yet there are times when the weather gets almost unbearably hot. It’s a sign that summer is fast approaching. Of course, there are days that remind me of Autumn – nice, cool and refreshing. These Autumn-like days in Spring are only going to get fewer and fewer as it gets closer and closer to Summer. The best way to keep cool is to be by the water. -
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. -
Ueshima Coffee Shop at Nikko Toshogu
At the time, I didn’t realize that Ueshima Coffee Company was a chain. I was just hungry and looking for a place to get a bite in overly crowded Nikko without having to wait in a line. I wanted to try yuba (tofu skin) or eat at a tiny bustling place but it looked like it’d take forever to get a seat. So, I settled with Ueshima Coffee Shop which was located near the Nikko Toshogu Museum.
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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! -
Rinnoji Temple
I have mixed feelings of Rinnoji Temple in Nikko. Yes, the temple made it as a World Heritage site. Yes, the temple is big. Yes, the temple has other locations within Nikko associated with it. Yes, the temple has a nice garden in its grounds. No, the temple does not allow you to take photos of it…