Chanoyu (茶の湯). The beauty of the Japanese Matcha Tea Ceremony.

Chanoyu, or the Art of the Japanese Tea ceremony, is something I had to create a separate post about. It was a very special part of my Kyoto solo trip, a spontaneous escape -turned into one of my most fulfilling experiences yet. The art of the tea ceremony in Japan is truly fascinating, as it…

Kyoto: Japan. My first solo travel experience and some thoughts.

“I’ll be in Tokyo for work for a week. Would you come?” He asked. (What a question…)“Let me research a bit”. I respond with an inner calmness equal to that of a dog hearing the word “Walk”. (OBVIOUSLY was the honest reply.) I believe that sometimes the best thing you can do is say, “Yes,…