Sunday, November 26, 2017

Christmas Tree Braid in Ashikaga Flower Park, Japan~ Post #1

Hello dear friends,

     My sister and I got to visit Ashikaga Flower Park again, this time during the amazing Christmas lights display.  The lovely wisteria isn't blooming right now, but the workers at the flower park have recreated the effect with colored lights.

     How incredible to see this breathtaking place again.  To make the day extra special, I braided my hair in a Christmas tree braid.  Everyone I met at the park was so kind and thoughtful, and loved my festive hairstyle.  I wish you could have been there in person, but how nice to share the experience with you here on my blog, through pictures.  Since I have so many pictures to share, I will post them separately.  First we have pictures taken during the daylight when the fall colors could be seen, and my second post will be more pictures of the lights at nighttime.

     Let's go!


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A Christmas display at the train station~

On the train to Ashikaga, Japan


Japan's beautiful countryside~

Outside the park entrance~ we made it!




Hearts, flowers, fall colors, and a pull-through braid~ what's not to love?

Lovely fall colors in between the light frames~







I love pansies!

A worker was busy painting the wisteria lights pink~ what a job!

Waiting for nighttime when this place truly becomes a fairyland~

It's never too cold for wisteria flavored ice cream~

Finally, the lights are turned on!

It's familiar!

A different kind of wisteria, but still lovely~












Thursday, November 23, 2017

Christmas Stars Updo

Hello friends,

     How fun to visit Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea and Christmas time <3  Today I fixed my hair in a starry updo to match the sequin stars on my sweater-top.  My updo is two Dutch braids with a side braided bun, decorated with star clips and held in place with my favorite small jaw clips.  Thank you so much for visiting my blog~ I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and a very Merry Christmas!








Later on-board the steamship in Tokyo Disney Sea~



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I love Sno-Sno Mickey and Minnie!

My sister and I made a new friend~

A candid pic seems to capture me impersonating a Christmas tree (lol)

After raining most of the morning, the afternoon sky was gorgeous!

Home after a long day's shopping :-D

Christmas decorations in Cape Cod



My favorite Tokyo Disney snack~ little green men mochi balls


Such a creative idea with old coffee cans

Feliz Navidad!

Later after the sun went down~






Mermaid Lagoon at nighttime~


King Triton as Santa~


A very friendly dolphin inside the mermaid cave~

I spy mistletoe!

Look! A miniature Duffy snowman <3


My brother's light-saber umbrella was a huge hit!

 



Inside the monorail station, a beautiful home-like backdrop~