October 16, 2017
gem
hiking, nature, photography, travel, who knows
environment, humor, huts, mountains, photography, stonehuts, travel
While nature is paramount in the Norwegian mountains, humans have develpoed some some cool habitat-ness. Also, they are so tiny compared to mountains and waterfalls!


That’s my stone hut, ahead!





October 13, 2017
gem
nature, photography, who knows
environment, falling, humor, photography, travel
Looking over a steep steep ledge and freaking out your friends at the same time is a rush. She is panting, I am stoked.



October 1, 2017
gem
music, party, photography, travel, who knows
entertainment, kyoto, light, music, photography, travel
Strolling the street of the Geisha and looking for a pre-dinner drink in low-light lovely conditions, we found The Stardust Club. Wonderful company and American Blues sung from the heart by an expressive-faced man. Perfect.

The fans sing of Angel Heart.



September 20, 2017
gem
food, humor, photography, travel, who knows
food, humor, japan, travel
The best ramen, tsukemen, cold noo-noos dipped.

the makers of the best ramen in the hippest ramen space in town. Tokyo- Fuunji, thanks.

Some like it RAW – put me on the Sushi Train.
The Conductor.

Just meat.

Kaiseki – catch it when you can.

eaters, dressed for the part.

Nishiki Market, Kyoto.
Protein Snack this, my friend.

Fabulous fish flakes.

And the Famous Bento Box. Prepackaged cooked food, room temp. Japan. Train food. Sticky rice superb.

September 18, 2017
gem
photography, travel, who knows
japan, kimono, travel
Whether worn day to day, borrowed for a special occasion, or rented just for fun, kimonos are lovely, especially when the light is right.

Young girl walks through arches at Fushimi-Inari-Taisha

at Senjo-ji Temple
September 17, 2017
gem
nature, photography, travel
Arashiyama, bamboo, japan, kyoto, photography, travel, video
In a northwestern neighborhood of Kyoto called Arashiyama, there is bamboo. Walking through the grove is magical. Cameras don’t quite do it justice, but here are some pictures and videos anyway.








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