I’d seen countless photos of Arashiyama’s Bamboo Forest, but still I wanted to go and see it myself. Crowds strolled through the pathway stopping to take photos as I did. Staring up at these giant sentinels was worth the trip until my gaze returned to eye level. Continue reading What was it about the Bamboo Forest?
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A haven of solitude
I passed Kyoto’s Chion-in temple before I was drawn through a quiet entrance like a hooked fish pulled in on a fishing line. Tall redwoods lined one side of a path and bamboo the other. Overhead, crows protested my intrusion, but I continued along the peaceful trail until I reached the Mausoleum of Emperor Hanazono. Continue reading A haven of solitude
Melbourne’s Botanic Gardens for Children
Near the water in the children’s section of the Botanic Gardens was a hoard of three to five year olds. They were memorized by moving water that meandered near the edge of the bamboo forest. Continue reading Melbourne’s Botanic Gardens for Children
Hong Kong bamboo discovery
I guess the Chinese knew all along how environmentally friendly bamboo was – it grows fast and is biodegradable. Continue reading Hong Kong bamboo discovery