Osaka Castle (1)

Everywhere we went in Japan we visited castles, and Osaka was no exception, as it includes Osaka Castle (大坂城 or 大阪城). The grounds were beautifully kept.

I could have walked around for hours.

But the castle beckoned!

Restoration (reconstruction) was completed in 1997. Inside it's a museum and photography isn't allowed.

Our World Tuesday

Cambridge 1979 (7)

More Bamboo Skies

Here's another Skywatch Friday photo from Kyoto's famous Bamboo Forest.

Kyoto's Bamboo Forest

One of Kyoto's famous sights is the Bamboo Forest. Last week I showed you a photo looking straight up.

It's exactly what it sounds like, with tree-size bamboo making an impressive sight.

It's one of the many must-see sights in the area.

Our World Tuesday

Cambridge 1979 (6)

Unique Skies

For Skywatch Friday, here's a preview of what I'll show you next week, as I'll post more shots from our Asian vacation.

Vegas!

For Our World Tuesday, a few cellphone shots of the Las Vegas Strip as we wandered around (we stayed one night to break up the drive to Los Angeles). It's Paris in the desert!

Here's the famous Bellagio.

The Mirage is always nice to see.

And finally, a random fountain near the Wynn.