I found this little hidden gem on one of my recent trips to Nara. By now you’ve probably guessed that it’s one of my favorite places to visit. It’s only a train ride from my place and every time I go I find something new. Since there are many more little side streets, I’m sure […]
THE SEA
I love the sea. Maybe it’s because I was blessed to have been born in Barbados. Many people in Japan have never heard of it, but it’s a small British English speaking island in the Caribbean. The smell of salt water, the sound of waves crashing onto shore, sand between my toes; I missed those […]
SPRINGTIME IN JAPAN
One of the best things about teaching English conversation in Kyobashi…well in Japan…is springtime in Japan. I really love this season because first the plum blossoms bloom, then the peach, and finally the cherry blossoms. Unfortunately this year, we couldn’t really get out and enjoy the Sakura, but I was able to admire them on […]