a study in shisa dogs
Everywhere you look here in Okinawa you’re bound to find a pair of shisa dogs. They’re used on almost every building at the entryway on a gate or beside a door to ward off evil spirits. On one side the … Continue reading
Everywhere you look here in Okinawa you’re bound to find a pair of shisa dogs. They’re used on almost every building at the entryway on a gate or beside a door to ward off evil spirits. On one side the … Continue reading
There seem to be only a couple seasons here in Okinawa. For most of the year, it feels like summer…an ungodly hot, humid summer that makes you wish for just one cool breeze to make it a little more bearable. … Continue reading
I’ve been sifting through all of my photographs from the UK and pining for the British charm I grew to love. These photos were taken walking through Notting Hill one weekend when I happened upon a sidewalk flower stand. I … Continue reading
We’ve been here in Okinawa for a year now, and it’s been an incredibly busy year. Obviously, we made the huge move across the world from the UK to Japan. The biggest news, though, is that my husband and I … Continue reading
I’ve been traveling around the UK and haven’t really had time to deal with some issues I’ve been having with my computer. After a few days of technical difficulties, I’m back to blogging. These were a couple shots I took … Continue reading
Sustainability is a way of life here in the UK, especially when it comes to transportation. In Cambridge, bikes are the most popular method of transport when getting around the University of Cambridge and the city. The bikes are chained … Continue reading
To continue with the little Italian beauty from yesterday, I’ll walk everyone through the inside of the Florence Cathedral today. Once inside the huge space, I was surprised by the lack of pews or anything in the center of the … Continue reading
After years of studying architecture and learning about the Florence Cathedral, my husband and I were finally able to see the long awaited beauty in person. The duomo (dome) is so massive that you can see it from all over … Continue reading
My friends rent an adorable cottage near a tiny town called Barrow, and they let me take a few photos during one of their garden parties this summer. The cottage is surrounded by lovely gardens bursting with flowers and all … Continue reading
This shot shows the British Museum ceiling over the Great Court. It was completed in 2000 and is the largest covered public square in Europe. The court acts as a massive lobby space connecting all of the museum spaces and … Continue reading