Monday, July 16, 2012

Greetings from Japan!




Konnichiwa! It has been quite a while, and I apologize. But I lost a day during my travel and things have been non-stop busy since I've been here in Japan! So many exciting things to do and to see. We're trying to do a lot in the short month we have while we're all here. Hopefully we can make the most of it!

This weekend we visited quite a few shrines and temple. The architecture and gardens are amazing and so beautiful! Today and tomorrow is the Gion Festival in Kyoto (Gion Matsuri). I believe it's Japan's largest festival! For these occasions, the Japanese wear a yukata (summer kimono), which are all different patterns and so cool! I am wearing my very own above. A small group of us went downtown together. Many of the streets were closed and filled with tons of stands with people selling a huge variety of food, drinks, and games! It was fun to try all the different foods. I played a typical Japanese festival game, where you attempt to catch a fish into a bowl with a small paper paddle. I didn't get it but I was so excited to finally try it!

Below are some snippets so far of my journey. I apologize that it is somewhat picture heavy, however I wanted to share as much as the beauty as I could! I hope you enjoy!



























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3 comments:

  1. OMFG you look like you are having the time of your life. Also, you look incredibly beautiful in that Kimono. I think you found your people, Marielly <3
    KEEP POSTING! I love to hear about your amazing journey!!!

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    1. Aww, thank you Lauren! Your support is highly appreciated! I will def be updating you on what's going on! <3

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  2. Hola Chula. Gracias por compartir tu experiencia con nosotros. Se ve que estan pasandola super. El kimono te queda de show, me encanta. Espero sigan disfrutando. Saludos a CJ. Dios te bendiga.

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