Less than a year ago, many of the front range towns of northern Colorado found themselves under water. Continue reading “Rising Waters”
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Best Of: Japan 2014
It’s been over a month since mom and I returned from Japan, and 14 blog posts later I’m still struggling with how to adequately summarize our weeks in this confusing, enchanting place. Continue reading “Best Of: Japan 2014”
Japan Eats
I love food. Continue reading “Japan Eats”
The Pros and Cons of Staying in a Traditional Japanese Ryokan

What’s it really like to stay in a Japanese ryokan for the first time? Continue reading “The Pros and Cons of Staying in a Traditional Japanese Ryokan”
The Great Buddha of Todai-ji
After spending almost a week in Kyoto, mom and I started jumping on trains for day trips to nearby cities. Continue reading “The Great Buddha of Todai-ji”
Fushimi Inari-taisha – We Are All the Same
Visiting the Fushimi Inari-taisha was on the top of my must-see list in Kyoto. Continue reading “Fushimi Inari-taisha – We Are All the Same”
Classic Kyoto Streets
Alright, I’m just going to say it: most of the cities we visited in Japan were ugly. Continue reading “Classic Kyoto Streets”
My Favorite Kyoto Temples

According to Wikipedia, about 20% of Japan’s National Treasures and 14% of the country’s Important Cultural Properties are located in Kyoto. Continue reading “My Favorite Kyoto Temples”
Preferring Tradition in Tokyo
The chorus of the Cee Lo Green song “Bright Lights Bigger City” was on repeat in my head as our bus carried us into Tokyo for the first time. Continue reading “Preferring Tradition in Tokyo”
Views from the Top
Sifting through the photos from our time in Japan, I started to notice a theme. Continue reading “Views from the Top”







