Cultures, Cultures, and more subcultures

A great person should be able to adapt to any other person and any situation.
When I was in Japan I was having these crazy dreams. I was dreaming in three languages. I was dreaming in Spanish,Japanese, and in English....I was not sure what was going to come out of my mouth in the morning. When you can say, "hi,si,and yes".... it all gets a bit confusing. Well, getting back to work, I am reminded that I must again... adapt to different people and another culture. It can sometimes be overwhelming. America is so wonderful with all the diversity in life, but sometimes you can get overloaded on diversity and it is nice to be around people who are like you. I guess today... turkey day, I will go visit my multicultural family and be again, around people like me:)
Happy Turkey Day!!

Back in the United States Well,Back in the USA. I really did not miss it that much. I am glad to be back.... but sad that I had to leave. Aunt Mary's was like a stay at a hotel. Everyday all meals.... breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Mary was so good to me. I got back to Scott's house at 11pm last night, after dinner and some airport traffic delays. Today, we put up the tree and decorated it... so pretty. Then Scott's sister came in from Chicago and everyone is currently watching a movie. I separated the suitcases and separated all the crap from the trip. Tomorrow, we are having Thanksgiving with Scott's family and Tuesday, Scott and I will be coming up to Lomira. Then Wednesday... it is back to work.............call me if you would like...the phone is back on.

More deer and beer

deer close to all the shops
child dressed to pray in the temple
where we had lunch
donations to the shrine
beer...yum:)

More pics of the deer park

deer were very close
a fruit from the tree...
Huge bell
view of Nara
Lots of steps....Lauren

More pics of the trip

God shining his light?
me in front of the temple...peace
Me in front of one of the guardians of Buddha
the huge Buddha
Warrior

Planes,Trains, and Subways?

The train to Nara
school kids
2nd tallest pagoda in the world
garden
my guide


There has been lots of travel since my feet touched down on the island. Yesterday, I went to Nara. It was an adventure.... first the subway and then the train. I finally ended up in Nara.... and it was so gorgeous. I went around Nara with a tour guide... Takuma. We spent hours in the deer park, and saw many shrines and the largest Buddha in the world. Today was a bit of resting, my batteries were starting to wear out. So here some pics from the journey..... and it was awesome.

Are you ready to see the Takahashi's live?

Here is the house...
In the garden... a little country in the city
Mom's Santas in Japan
Lots of public transportation
Make sure you take your shoes off!:)

what is beauty?

look at this strangers baby... who was staring at the blonde in Japan
Is beauty an old volkswagen?
a zen garden
my tour guide......
red leaves... will they be here in a few years?...global warming?


Beauty is often different things to different people. Each one of us sees the world through each of our own experiences...... today was a great indication of that. No matter what culture, beauty exists in it's own element.

Zen..... and the art of WHAT?

Well, today was an awesome day. I went on tour of a great zen garden in downtown Kyoto. It was so cool. I had goosebumps just being there. I then went to Jusco...(Japanese version of Walmart).I got some gifts for some people and had coffee at Mary's University. Overall...... the motorcycle has had it's maintance. Here are some pics of today.

more pics......

waves

on the way
typical street in the country

Mipple anyone?

footprints in the sand
simple beauty
shopping center where we had lunch
yes... it's McDonalds Emili
What the heck is Mipple?

More stuff

here is the hot springs we went to
Here the room Aunt Mary and I spent hours chatting like little school girls
view from the room
garden outside
Mary at the beach

More pics

Stinky Bear in Japan
at the ocean
This pic is for Pops...farmer cultivating a rice field
me in the wetsuit
Yes, Mom... I found a yarn decoration at dinner