tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post8148724566695331332..comments2023-12-20T04:28:14.779-08:00Comments on LISA SOLOMON :: m u s i n g s: part four :: tokyolisa solomonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11824254691379334918noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-28650846886840669552007-08-15T13:56:00.000-07:002007-08-15T13:56:00.000-07:00i could just look at these travel posts for hours!...i could just look at these travel posts for hours! you have such a way of capturing moments... i am not being very articulate right now but i am just so enamored of your photos and your impressions of japan. i want to go to tokyo soooo much, it's crazy.<BR/>i owe you an email very much too! thinking of you my dear.<BR/>xoxamishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05153910403783107480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-81063449269857933242007-08-14T15:40:00.000-07:002007-08-14T15:40:00.000-07:00i just discovered this post through gracia's blog!...i just discovered this post through gracia's blog! i'm in tokyo right now! here for a few days and then on to kyoto. never been here before and not much of a world traveller, so as you can imagine, i'm feeling excited. overwhelmed, but excited. it's also boiling hot right now, there's a heat wave... your descriptions and pictures are just wonderful - so glad to have found you and thank you for sharing it all. i'm going to look at your flickr pages...comfieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232041562120616450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-76453589733539298312007-08-10T23:53:00.000-07:002007-08-10T23:53:00.000-07:00I have been back and forth over this post in awe.....I have been back and forth over this post in awe...words. I love how you experienced the Japanese way of life (not just as a tourist)-you would be my guide of choice if I ever visit Japan. The tea ceremony sweets are beautiful, picture from the baseball match is so cute, just like in the cartoons! Delicious food and craft stores, what can I say? Love the images from the old part of Tokyo too -btw where are the people? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-80487621870012068032007-08-10T10:24:00.000-07:002007-08-10T10:24:00.000-07:00hi friends! wow... thanks for all the kind comment...hi friends! wow... thanks for all the kind comments.<BR/><BR/>let's see... risa... i wish i could be paid to travel and write about it. how do i get on that?? :)<BR/><BR/>jan - i write a lot down.... and the photos help me remember<BR/><BR/>and to everyone - tonka got his stitches out this week and is doing much better. he gives you all hugs and kisses!! [thanks for asking/caring]lisa solomonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11824254691379334918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-81607345738188753712007-08-10T09:15:00.000-07:002007-08-10T09:15:00.000-07:00Wow, wow, wow!Thank you so much for this! Your pic...Wow, wow, wow!<BR/>Thank you so much for this! Your pictures are amazing and your words really write a great story. I have immensely enjoyed living vicariously through you. I think my favorite pic is the back of the stalls...<BR/>hope your tonka is okay-Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-12645298343759675522007-08-09T11:23:00.000-07:002007-08-09T11:23:00.000-07:00This is indeed a great write up!Hugs for (((tonka)...This is indeed a great write up!<BR/>Hugs for (((tonka))).<BR/>ClaraTips Of All Sortshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06384347591647897179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-12435183123471011922007-08-08T15:48:00.000-07:002007-08-08T15:48:00.000-07:00oh man - so much to take in, and absorb. beautifu...oh man - so much to take in, and absorb. beautiful images , how do you remember it all? loved that airstream! i really enjoyed seeing all of these and your stories. <BR/><BR/>hope tonka is feeling better.Jan Halvarsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17783438439039979102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-52120540108264976752007-08-08T06:51:00.000-07:002007-08-08T06:51:00.000-07:00thanks for sharing lisa- what a wonderful trip. an...thanks for sharing lisa- what a wonderful trip. and a big kiss for tonka.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-32801966693794152432007-08-08T03:36:00.000-07:002007-08-08T03:36:00.000-07:00I've never been to Tokyo, but can just imagine the...I've never been to Tokyo, but can just imagine the overload I would get if I visit. Thank you for the report!thisisnaivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14119134894750384855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-20144225756725762782007-08-07T22:51:00.000-07:002007-08-07T22:51:00.000-07:00your trip sounds amazing, lisa. Thank you so much ...your trip sounds amazing, lisa. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and photos with us. <BR/><BR/>xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-43411221573332477572007-08-07T14:44:00.000-07:002007-08-07T14:44:00.000-07:00you may as well keep the poor tonka out of blogger...you may as well keep the poor tonka out of bloggers' site but I couldn't help but to laugh at the image in my mind of his blue cloth e-collar. I always laugh when I see the poor creatures like that. mean, I know :)<BR/>anyway I hope he is doing well and fully recovered by now.<BR/><BR/>Tokyo is colourful and busy as I've always imagined it to be.<BR/>this idea of tear buildings down and build new ones has become common practice over here too. almost only historic buildings and "family buildings" resist. unfortunately many beauties are lost forever ... but there you go, evolution.<BR/><BR/>it is so wonderful to read all these descriptions about tokyo.<BR/>thank you! I think I'm going to start saving :)<BR/><BR/>love the image with the phone.<BR/><BR/>have a wonderful week<BR/>*ppaulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15719874408712636961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-5297697224579557092007-08-07T07:57:00.000-07:002007-08-07T07:57:00.000-07:00Your photographs are amazing! I'd love to go to Ja...Your photographs are amazing! I'd love to go to Japan. The ferris wheel shot is my favourite and oh! that craft shop!!! Why is there nothing like that here?! I know what you mean about muji...we used to have a store here years ago and they closed it down...em, why????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-38548817696100705432007-08-06T17:26:00.000-07:002007-08-06T17:26:00.000-07:00Piles, repetition, stacks of all things marvelous ...Piles, repetition, stacks of all things marvelous and all things ripe for a photo... I'm loving your Japanese photos, Lisa. I'm loving hearing of your travels, your experiences, of patterns spotted, and highlights, observations and more.<BR/>see you, g xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-70581010250166395192007-08-06T11:04:00.000-07:002007-08-06T11:04:00.000-07:00I've been outta the blog-loop for a bit and read y...I've been outta the blog-loop for a bit and read your last 3 posts in one sitting...oh, Lisa, those images! They are phenomenal! I feel like I've been on vacation looking at those images and reading about your experiences. Thank you so much for taking so many pictures.Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923664474360546706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-3266698116248210852007-08-06T10:25:00.000-07:002007-08-06T10:25:00.000-07:00such amazingphotosand thoughts...i especiallylove ...such amazing<BR/>photos<BR/>and thoughts...<BR/>i especially<BR/>love thoughts<BR/>on the juxtaposition<BR/>of old and new...<BR/>so different<BR/>each culture<BR/>approaches<BR/>history and<BR/>preservation...<BR/>it's so hard<BR/>not to<BR/>want to <BR/>buy buy buy<BR/>in japan...<BR/>everything<BR/>is so darned cute!<BR/>i would have<BR/>died<BR/>in the craft<BR/>store.<BR/>xoxoxbughearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01155984346674609786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-58525769611546527452007-08-06T06:29:00.000-07:002007-08-06T06:29:00.000-07:00What an amazing trip you had... I'm overwhelmed by...What an amazing trip you had... I'm overwhelmed by all your fantastic photos, so much colour, I almost had to step back from the screen when I scrolled to your supermarket photo. How does anyone choose a drink over there... there is too much to choose from. <BR/><BR/>I hope Tonka is feeling a little better.<BR/><BR/>xo lj<BR/><BR/>PS I'll be sorry to see the end of Japan, thanks for being such a perfect tour guide.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-20091185685944226072007-08-05T02:49:00.000-07:002007-08-05T02:49:00.000-07:00I am so enjoying your photos, thank you!Kind Regar...I am so enjoying your photos, <BR/>thank you!<BR/>Kind Regards,<BR/><BR/>SonnjaBeertje Zonnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11933932175563968129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-28771631937337324212007-08-05T00:15:00.000-07:002007-08-05T00:15:00.000-07:00Your photos have just mesmerised me - I could hav...Your photos have just mesmerised me - I could have commented on all of them (like Martha). What a wonderful trip you have had :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-55352148937334507192007-08-04T21:13:00.001-07:002007-08-04T21:13:00.001-07:00I love love love love love, wait, I love it all! B...I love love love love love, wait, I love it all! But, the fake food??? I LOVE it! At my local suchi joint, I always beg for them to seel me the most fab fake food suchi clock! I want it sooo bad. I might end up paying a ridiculous amount for it one day...<BR/>The sushi must have been unreal!! And all those drinks, and and and, a 7 story craft store? And the pinata like thingies.. And, how in the world did you ever come back???????? It must have been amazing!!! xxxoooAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-66973657147284979822007-08-04T10:55:00.000-07:002007-08-04T10:55:00.000-07:00I completely agree with Risa, you write much more ...I completely agree with Risa, you write much more eloquently than most guide books and your photos are fab! I especially love the caterpillars!...xjo :: feather and threadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04767443254492713038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-89185808747285623312007-08-04T06:18:00.000-07:002007-08-04T06:18:00.000-07:00i think you should seriously consider a second car...i think you should seriously consider a second career as a travel photographer/writer. i looooove my virtual trips with you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-25283525873494526262007-08-03T20:16:00.000-07:002007-08-03T20:16:00.000-07:00[sigh] Your descriptions and photographs make me w...[sigh] Your descriptions and photographs make me want to visit Japan even more now. I'm sad your Tokyo posts are over! =(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-78775094877210073192007-08-03T15:40:00.000-07:002007-08-03T15:40:00.000-07:00i am so enjoying your photos and your writing abou...i am so enjoying your photos and your writing about your trip to japan. the photos are absolutely gorgeous. thank you!zeliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08707868203545152390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-62332096554501323092007-08-03T14:56:00.000-07:002007-08-03T14:56:00.000-07:00wow...this is so awesome...your time...your words....wow...this is so awesome...your time...your words...your photos!<BR/>beautiful.<BR/>can't wait to see the installation.wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14413371510121644840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7417066.post-88396688586604038612007-08-03T14:13:00.000-07:002007-08-03T14:13:00.000-07:00i'm just in awe of your wonderful trip. so interes...i'm just in awe of your wonderful trip. so interesting and so much visual inspiration. thank you again for sharing it with us. also, did you do any drawing in japan? inquiring minds want to know...happy weekend sweet friend! xoxosharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12966494025294623276noreply@blogger.com