2023/05/28

Two Recent Singapore Runs

I was in Singapore last week.  I could run twice. while I was there.

Tuesday morning, I went out at around 7:00.

A view from my hotel room.



A surveillance camera disguised as a statue.


People waiting to board a ferry.






And Thursday morning, I started out very early - before 6:00, so it was still dark.







The smaller Merlion right behind the famous one.

The big and famous Merlion.

Marina Bay Sands Hotel and Casino.

There were people sleeping on ground.

2023/05/21

Runs in Kyoto

I had a wonderful stay in Kyoto.  While I was there, could run twice in the mornings.

Yesterday morning, I ran from my hotel to the station beyond.


An egret in Kamogawa River.

Students were gathered at Kyoto Station.

Local soccer team support posters and Kyoto Tower.


Playground equipment at Umekoji Park.

Old street cars were displayed.


Another gate of Nishi-Honganji.

This one has Imperial crest - at Higashi-Honganji.

Magnificent Hikagedomon Gate of Higashi-Honganji.

This writing says - "Does one laugh because it is fun, or laugh makes one have fun?"  "For me, it is the latter.  Smiling face is the source of wellness."

This morning, I could go for a short run to Kiyomizu dera Temple.






A cute display by an artist.

2023/05/05

Two Runs in LA

I stayed at downtown Los Angeles for a change.  I could run twice while I was there. 

Sunday morning, I ran from my hotel to LA LIVE then down south to the Fashion District and came back through Little Tokyo and the the city hall.

Iconic Bonaventure Hotel.

Many people were queued up for breakfast at this restaurant.

LA LIVE.

A share scooter in front of a movie poster.


Fashion District.



A building wrapped in a picture.


Tents by Little Tokyo.

The tower of Little Tokyo.

Japanese and other figurines.

The City Hall seen from Grand Park.


Tuesday morning, I went up north to Eco Park Lake and back.

It was earlier and in the morning and wetter.

Gasoline price is higher than it is in Tokyo.

It was an uphill run to Eco Park Lake - but it was worth it for the lake was beautiful.

Geese babies were cute.


The Lady of the Lake stands at the north side of the lake.


Swan pedal boats - similar to what we have at our lake.

Coming back to DT LA - by the freeway.


Pretty pink flowers.

The bus advertises a new movie.