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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Inuyama Castle. 1 of 5 all original "National Treasure" castles of Japan and the oldest still standing. We saw Himeji 2 years ago and will see Matsumoto in a few weeks.

Japanese castle built in the 1600s perched above Inuyama and the Kiso River

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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Had fun at the Tokyo Pride in Yoyogi Park. Many great Japanese companies were joined by familiar global brands like Morgan Stanley, MAC, unilever, Hilton & Marriott. [Visit]Malta, Thailand, Taiwan and Diplomats for Diversity (Germany, Canada, N Zealand, Ireland, Australia, Belgium +) had booths.

Gateway banner of the Tokyo Pride Festival in Yoyogi Park. Slogan: Same Life, Same Rights

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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

It was very interesting to attend the Tokyo Pride Festival in Yoyogi Park. Many Japanese companies were participating as well as a few global companies like MAC, Hilton, Marriott Unilever, IKEA. Malta, Thailand and Diplomats for Diversity (Ireland, Germany, Australia, Canada & more) were welcoming.

At the Tokyo Pride Festival in Yoyogi Park

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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Now is still a good time to visit Japan. Yes, prices are a little higher than 2 years ago, but the exchange rate is still in our favor. This lunch set at Yoshinoya, a Japanese chain, was 968 yen or under $7 usd.

Grilled beef and beef kalbi set with miso soup and rice at Yoshinoya (a 24-hour chain serving japanese comfort food).

The skyline of Yokohama at night with the Landmark and Queens Towers and the CosmoWheel ferris wheel.

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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

What a innovative way to preserve urban history! Linked between the Landmark and The Queen Towers is the No. 2 Drydock. Within the walls is a ring of small restaurants and offices. Yokohama, Japan.

A old drydock with stone steps for the shipworkers to get to the bottom. Now, small restaurants line the corridors behind the stone.

Inside the stone walls of the drydock leading to the ring of small, izakaya style restaurants.

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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Day trip to Enoshima Island. Gardens, shrines, caves, a hint of the elusive Fuji-san and street food.

The Sea Candle observation tower and lighthouse on Enoshima Island.

Even on zoom, Mount Fuji could barely be seen behind the grey skies. Must really be impressive on a clear day.

Ornamental garden structure commemorating peaceful relations with China

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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Shonan Enoshima monorail. Other than theme parks, I think this is the first overhead monorail that I have ridden. The swinging and hilly terrain made it seem like a theme park ride. Even had a few tunnels through hills.

The front of the overhead monorail going to Enoshima in Japan.

Side view of monorail in the station both colorful artwork

The view behind the driver. The overhead design allows the tracks to run along city streets with smaller footprint.

Artwork on the seat backs showing the overhead monorail

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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Today we had my birthday lunch on the waterfront in Yokohama. Journied to the Sankeien Gardens which opened in 1906 and includes historic homes and shrines moved from other parts of Japan. Over 20k steps in so I had 2 bday desserts! Lol

Three tiered pagoda originally built over 500 years ago.

Inside the original home of the original family that the gardens are now on. The pit is used for cooking and heat.

Waterfront lunch for my birthday in Yokohama.

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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Day trip to Kamakura. Explored a Buddhist Temple with bamboo forest and Shinto shrine. Not pictured are many snacks from the shopping streets

Entering a bamboo forest with manicured trees

Entering a Buddhist Temple garden. Sunlight dapples on a statue.

A steel lantern leading to a Shinto shrine in Kamakura Japan.

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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Transfered to a hotel in Yokohama, Japan. Looking forward to getting to know this beautiful city in the next 9 days. Our first visit, 2 years ago was only a few hours, but first impression was magical.

View of Yokohama skyline with Ferris Wheel and Sky Cabins gondolas.

The APA Hotel and Resort in Yokohama Japan.

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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

In Tokyo and we took the metro to Chofu, home of many historic Shinto Shrines, Buddhist temples and gardens. A very quiet, peaceful pocket in the Tokyo Metropolitan area.

Entrance to a shrine in Chofu City, Japan

A water basin, with bamboo cups to ritually cleanse oneself before entering the Shinto shrine

An old water mill outside the Buddhist Temple.

Shopping street with many storefronts from the Edo period.

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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Our first full day sightseeing on The Big Island of Hawaii. Hilo and the Kehena Black Sand beach near our guesthouse

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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

One of our all-time favorite walks in nature. The Catwalk in Whitewater Canyon. Gila National Forest in New Mexico. Even with the foliage still in winter dormancy, it is still enchanting.

Once built as waterpipes carrying water to mining camps, The Catwalk spans the stream through Whitewater Canyon.

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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Visiting Silver City, NM. We lived here for about 8 years and still feels like hometown. Pictures are in The Big Ditch park where we were legally married in 2016.

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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

We needed a diversion and had a spur of the moment idea to use our membership for a nice walk around the Abq Biopark Zoo

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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

I am happy when the center seat is empty, but this rare opportunity I will fully enjoy.

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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Daytrip near Cartago, Costa Rica. Cold and rainy day.

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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Playa Herradura, Costa Rica. One of the closer beaches from my brother's house

Playa Herradura, a horseshoe shaped cove beach on the Pavific Costa Rican coast

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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Daytrip to a hot springs park with a stop to walk through the Topiary Arches at the Church in Zarcero Costa Rica.

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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

In Costa Rica, you don't have to walk far to see a waterfall.

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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

At my brother's house in Grecia, Alajuela, Costa Rica. The resident sunbather [behind] is here every morning. Not sure he remembers me from two years ago.

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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Happy New Year! May we all remember to live to our full potential.

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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Christmas Eve in the historic plaza of Old Mesilla, Las Cruces, NM. Merry Christmas and Happy Hannakah.

A Spanish colonial church anchoring the historic Old Mesilla Plaza

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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Drove around Abq to see some lights with friends. Happy Solstice and Christmas Holidays!

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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Heading home from Silver City, NM with a very brief stop to enjoy the calm sounds of the Gila Forest. I miss camping here.

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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Went to Meow Wolf, House of Eternal Return in Santa Fe, NM. We initially came to see the Plaza for holiday cheer, but could not resist stopping for some interdimensional travel.

Meow Wolf in Santa fe, a creative, interactive experience.

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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

River of Lights at the Albuquerque Biopark Botanical Gardens

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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Gingerbread houses at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Albuquerque, NM

A gingerbread house inspired by a Native American pueblo.
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Albuquerque, NM.

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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

This is our tree. Since we decided that we will probably pack up or get rid of stuff to go on our [indefinite] slow travel in a few months, we went as cheap and basic as we could. All together, under $30. Not a bad bargain.

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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Our most recent trip to the National Parks around Moab, Utah

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David @cbreezego.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Two years ago, we departed for a 14 month trip around the globe. The first stop, visiting my brother in Costa Rica

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