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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…
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Mariachi Festival
On a cool, Saturday evening, a Mariachi Festival was held. I initially planned on staying for only an hour or two but ended up staying for much longer. Fortunately, it wasn’t as cold as I thought it’d be. Being under a tent, surrounded by many attendees was helpful to keep the cold weather at bay. Of course, there was the occasional breeze that would come through now and then but it was rare and bearable. -
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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Lightscape before Dark
Have you ever wondered what those flashy light events at night look like during the day? Well, I’ve got you covered. I had the opportunity to visit Lightscape at The Arboretum before dark and let’s just say it was interesting.