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Posted by Photo Travellist on January 22, 2012
Posted in: Japan. Leave a Comment
Hokkaido Development Village by Photo Travellist
Hokkaido Development Village, a photo by Photo Travellist on Flickr.

It’s been raining cats and dogs in the afternoons lately, despite the blistering heat in the morning. Most recently, on the eye of Lunar New Year’s eve, after the sudden downpour in the late afternoon saw many people posting about rainbows and double rainbows on Facebook. As I wonder what’s so special about a rainbow that got almost the entire tiny island posting about it, I happen to see that I just so have a similar picture in my own collection, albeit it being in Hokkaido.

Perhaps rainbows symbolise hope. Hope that after the great gloom, light will once again shine upon us. And with the new dragon year beckoning, it seems like my Chinese zodiac sign is in better favour this year. With greater events coming my way, I surely do hope for that.

Happy New Year

Posted by Photo Travellist on January 1, 2012
Posted in: Australia. Leave a Comment
Sydney: New Year's Eve by Photo Travellist
Sydney: New Year’s Eve, a photo by Photo Travellist on Flickr.

A year has passed,
A new year beckons.
A new journey ahead,
A new life begins.

Bentendo

Posted by Photo Travellist on December 23, 2011
Posted in: Japan. Leave a Comment
Daigoji Temple: Bentendo by Photo Travellist
Daigoji Temple: Bentendo, a photo by Photo Travellist on Flickr.

Kyoto has always been one of my favourite cities in Japan. Why? Hmm, I can’t put my thumb down for sure.

Maybe it’s the shrines, for it gives me a mystical and mysterious feel.
Maybe it’s because it’s a place full of historical culture that calls out to me.
Or maybe it’s the shrines coupled with nature’s Autumn’s leaves or Spring’s cherry blossoms that makes the view all too perfect.

Perhaps it’s the last reason that makes Daigoji Temple stand out. A UNESCO site, the alluring bentendo hall with it’s red bridge just captures my attention. It’s amazing how nature helps to bring out its beauty. Or maybe the Japanese just have wonderful architectural planning skills that helps its buildings transform into a beautiful scenery.

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