Monthly Archives: February 2013

Sayonara, Japan

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Jersey Joshii

I have enjoyed being an expat on a mega project surrounded by people from Japan, UK, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Philippines, and other places around the world. Visiting China, Thailand, Vietnam, and Hong Kong opened my eyes to the rich, diverse … Continue reading →

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Yuen Po Street Bird Garden – Hong Kong

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Jersey Joshii

Alternative title: I know why the caged bird sings. Adjacent to the flower market is a bird market. I know, I said the same thing such as really? this many birds for sale? And while some of them looked like … Continue reading →

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Travel Theme: Bridges of Japan

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Jersey Joshii

As a civil engineer, I couldn’t resist a chance to post about bridges. In case you’d like to play, see Where’s My Backpack? Thanks, Ailsa!

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Hong Kong Flower Market Road

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Jersey Joshii

I love flowers so when I heard that the flower market is a popular place to go for Lunar New Year, it was first on my list for Hong Kong. There were so many amazing orchids but since I had … Continue reading →

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Lantern Festival in Hong Kong

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Jersey Joshii

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A Room with a View of Hong Kong

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Jersey Joshii

I’m staying in Central and looking forward to today. Flower markets, lantern festival, and my favorite food- dim sum. It is rainy season but the forecast looks good. This weekend is the last of the celebrations for Lunar New Year. … Continue reading →

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Feathers and Fawns of Miyajima

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Jersey Joshii

This gallery contains 8 photos.

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Tonkatsu Tuesday

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Jersey Joshii

Tuesday evening I ventured over for some tonkatsu. Let me walk you through the process. It’s difficult for me to sit down at a katsu restaurant and not think of Winnie the Poo and his pot of honey. This jar … Continue reading →

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Miyajima Torii

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Jersey Joshii

One of the most-photographed locations in Japan is this bright orange gate which stands alone in the Japan Sea with backdrop of Hiroshima.

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Consumption Countdown – Last Eats in Japan

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Jersey Joshii

This is getting serious. I cannot dream of hamburgers* when I have 18 meals left in Japan. [This weekend in Hong Kong Friday night through Sunday will be dim sum and duck tacos**, farewell party will be party fare]. So … Continue reading →

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