Wanderlust
Awwhh.. Home . USA. The last leg of the flight that says arriving at your final destination in 20 minutes. I’m back. Put your seatbelts on and prepare for landing. It’s been a whirlwind few days . As they say you can take the girl out of Carolina , but you can’t take the Carolina out of the girl. It’s good to be in Carolina for a few, but got my bags ready. Traveling abroad, learning another new language before you are proficient in one, you are taking on another. Thank goodness, for Google Translate and Yomi . Traveling to Japan was as with any other overseas flight, easy, but taking on the country’s inner transportation modes takes a quick learning curve. The most valuable tool a visitor need is Hyperdia. Put in your geo and destination and trains, buses, subways, all are shown . You realize early that the Japanese expect you to know their language. Most signage is in Japanese, however the people are friendly and will help.
To share the essence and beauty of Japan takes more than one blog post. It is an exciting country with history lessons in everyday living. On this visit I was able to visit The Ikebana Museum. Being mentored by a Japanese lady in the art of ikebana, this museum was like home away from home to my soul. I was lucky enough to show my work and have it critiqued .
The shrines are amazing and so many. The Sea of Japan is tranquil . I gathered sea glass abounding and shipped it separate. (I see another DIY project in the future). If you happen to travel to Japan, put the The Little White Flower as your stay. Close enough to visit the entire island, but off the beaten path. What a quaint, hospitable place.
Crossing Countries, Global Peace !