Blue bows and bamboo in Kyoto, Japan

Konnichiwa!

     Several months ago I read on the internet about the beautiful Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto, Japan. How wonderful to be able to see this incredible place in person! I can honestly say it was as lovely as I had hoped.
     Close by was a historic Japanese temple surrounded by an impressive landscape full of the most colorful hydrangeas I have ever seen. On such a special afternoon, I'm glad I happened to be wearing my favorite color and hair bows :-)

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     I also got to visit the Osaka Castle on the same day, but I will post those pictures separately. Thank you for following my blog! 

A French braid is always a good idea

Hi friends,

     Once again I have learned that a French braid is always a good idea, wherever you are and whatever you're doing. This week I am celebrating my birthday...in Osaka, Japan! How fun to visit a part of the world for the first time.
     This has also been my first experience at a Universal park. The Japanese workers are so nice and friendly. I have never had that many people wish me a happy birthday!

Harry Potter World was incredible!

My favorite sight of all was this window display :-)

Cute group of friends having a fun day together

Hello Kitty heaven

Another cute group of friends

Happy Birthday to me!

Good advice

Afternoon parade

Everyone would stop to say Happy Birthday <3

I saw many beautiful braids!

Happy Birthday Bollywood-style

Back to the hotel!