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*North Shore Beach, North Miami Beach, Florida (October 26, 2019)
In North Miami Beach, in the Bal Harbor and Surfside Beach areas, from 75th street to 102nd street, there is a beautiful boardwalk that runs parallel to the beach. I used to walk/run 6 miles on here and do some meditating on the beach. Open Space Park is also here, which is nice. Don’t mind […]
South Florida Hindu Temple, Southwest Ranches, Florida (October 5, 2019)
“South Florida Hindu Temple is a place where hundreds of people come together for collective prayers each Sunday morning. The Temple’s culture is one of inclusiveness and celebrates festivals from all corners of India.A Weekly schedule includes: Rudra Abhishekam, Hanuman Chalisa, Lakshmi ma puja, Ma Saraswati puja, monthly havan. Beyond it’s overwhelming architectural beauty, it […]
Long Key Natural Area and Nature Center, Davie, Florida (September 28, 2019)
Long ago, the area covered by the over 164 acres of the Long Key Natural Area was inhabited by an ancient tribe of Native Americans called the Tequesta. It was later home to the Seminole Indians. Operated by Broward County in the area of Davie, this nature center is home to a wonderful exhibit hall, […]
Broward Lotus Sangha, Davie, Florida (September 28, 2019)
We gather as a Sangha or community of practitioners in the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh to provide an opportunity to those that wish to deepen their mindfulness Practice and share the Dharma. We offer to open many Doors to Dharma. Join us! (Ref: https://www.localprayers.com/US/Davie/181100610971/BROWARD-LOTUS-SANGHA) This was a beautiful place and in the […]
*Hawk’s Cay Resort, Ducks Key, Florida (August 11-13, 2019)
This was a spontaneous getaway with the family. Beautiful family friendly resort with several amenities inside the resort and nearby.Island Fish Company is a great nearby restaurant with delicious affordable food and right on the water. Right across the way, on Key Colony Beach, we enjoyed a beautiful sunset on Sunset Beach, a tiny public […]
*Flamingo Gardens, Davie, FL (July 22, 2019)
Flamingo Gardens is a 60 acre Botanical Garden and Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary. The Flamingo Gardens botanical gardens in Fort Lauderdale, (Davie) Florida, features over 3000 species of rare & exotic, tropical, subtropical, and native plants and trees. Flamingo Gardens wildlife sanctuary is home to the largest collection of Florida native wildlife including alligators, bobcats, eagles, […]
Tree Tops National Park, Davie, Florida (July 17, 2019)
This is a nice park in my local neighborhood. Enjoy the trails, outdoor exercise equipment and three story observatory overlooking the tree tops. The business office there has some old pictures and historical information about the Native American population. Enjoy: “Located in Davie, Florida Tree Tops Park is a natural park that was created in […]
A Walk in the Park, Davie, FL (July 2, 2019)
A wall through the shared golf grounds in my local neighborhood. Pretty large and beautiful area, with it’s own ecosystem and flourishing with life.
The Ancient Tango Village Museum, Kyotango, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan (May 29, 2019)
TANGO KINGDOM: Tango Province (丹後国 Tango no Kuni) was an old province in the area that is today northern Kyoto Prefecture facing the Sea of Japan.[1] Together with Tanba Province, Tango was sometimes called Tanshū (丹州). Tango bordered on Tajima, Tanba, and Wakasa provinces. At various times both Maizuru and Miyazu were the capital and […]
Takano Shrine and Jotokuji and Myogenji Buddhist Temples, Kyotango, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan (May 29, 2019)
A nice local shrine and two Buddhist Temples, out in a couple of small, country towns.
*Kyotango Coastline and Mountain views, Kyotango, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan (May 29, 2019)
I only have a couple of days before departing Japan, so I drove around for a little while in the back-country roads. The weather was great, especially on the coastline. Up towards the top of the mountain was a small town, and a small shrine. I was driving through the mountains to get to a […]
Mineyama General Park, Kyotango, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan (May 29, 2019)
This is a very nice park in a small country town. In the spring and summer time, there are numerous birds chirping and beautiful flowers blooming all over. This was a literal nice wall in the park, after having breakfast and nowhere to go. A nice walk here is much enjoyed, as well as sitting […]
Shotenkyo Beach and Sala Thai Restaurant, Kyotango, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan (May 22, 2019)
Sala is a Thai restaurant on the beach. The spring rolls and icea tea was good, but the chicken was fried in the same oil as seafood; which I know because I am allergic to shrimp. The scenery was nice. Beautiful beach and nice breeze.
*Fushimi Inari Trail, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan (May 20, 2019)
The hike to the summit of 233m Mt. Inari-san and the pilgrimage circle around the shrines near the top is one of the most interesting short walks around Kyoto. It’s also the best way to see all of Fushima-Inari Taisha Shrine. Hike Data Time: about 3 hours Distance: about 5km Difficulty: moderate If you’re looking […]
*Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan (May 20, 2019)
Fushimi Inari Taisha (伏見稲荷大社) is the head shrineof the kami Inari, located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The shrine sits at the base of a mountain also named Inari which is 233 metres (764 ft) above sea level, and includes trails up the mountain to many smaller shrines which span 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) […]
*Jojakkoji Temple and Okochi Sanso Garden, Arashiyama, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan (May 20, 2019)
Jojakko-ji Temple is a quaint temple on the main Arashiyama tourist route that offers a chance to escape the crowds that plague the rest of the area. Usually deserted, except in the fall foliage season, Jojakko-ji Temple is a fine spot to sit and gather your thoughts while exploring Arashiyama. It’s got a fine little […]
*Tenryuji and Hogonin Temples, Arashiyama, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan (May 20, 2019)
Tenryū-ji (天龍寺), formally known as Tenryū Shiseizen-ji (天龍資聖禅寺), is the head temple of the Tenryū-ji branch of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism, located in Susukinobaba-chō, Ukyō Ward, Kyoto, Japan. The temple was founded by Ashikaga Takaujiin 1339, primarily to venerate Gautama Buddha, and its first chief priest was Musō Soseki. Construction was completed in […]
*Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan (May 20, 2019)
Arashiyama (嵐山 Storm Mountain) is a district on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan. It also refers to the mountain across the Ōi River, which forms a backdrop to the district. Arashiyama is a nationally designated Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty. Bamboo Forest, or Arashiyama Bamboo Grove or Sagano Bamboo Forest, is a […]
Silk Road cafe and restaurant, Kyotango, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan (May 14, 2019)
This is a tiny cafe/restaurant in the small town of Kyotango, in Kyoto Prefecture, on the northern coast of Japan, on the Sea of Japan. An elderly couple attend to this restaurant and they take their time to make the food here. The food may take longer than most places, but it is delicious and […]