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Japanese Friendship Garden

by ddupre315, posted in America, Spiritual Renovation, travel

Went for a walk around the Japanese Friendship Garden at Balboa Park yesterday. It was my first time going through it though I have been to Balboa quite a lot over the years. I was disappointed by some and enjoyed other bits. The Bonsai tree exhibit was fantastic, the koi ponds and water features were … Continue reading Japanese Friendship Garden

Japanese Progress Fail

by ddupre315, posted in Japanese Progress

Two years living in Japan and I struggled with shopping in town yesterday.  The sales person was patient and we figured each other out eventually but it took a while. 　I knew a couple of Japanese words so she said "Oh speak Japanese?"  I said only a little bit, to my embarrassment and dismay.  Several … Continue reading Japanese Progress Fail