Unforgettable Nikko ~ A birthday gift from Ee-Ee & Ching

I think I am very blessed to have seen some wonderful things in my life.
Thanks to Sweeching & Ee-Ee, I had a chance to see the autumn leaves in Nikko this year.
It is the first time in my life where I saw trees of a myriad of colors - red, orange, pink, yellow and every hue in between... Simply an amazing sight to behold.

This is the view from the ryokan in which we stayed in, Asaya Hotel. Where the river flows and mountains stand tall, we were a part of this natural landscape for a night.

The highlight of the trip had to be the rooftop onsen (hot spring bath) where we had a chance to soak in piping hot spring water with the autumn wind blowing against our faces.

Only one word to describe it : SHIOK!

My favorite tree. ;)

Lake Chuzenji, made by the eruption of Mt. Nantai, lies in the background.

Since young, I have always thought that mountains are green in color. But here in Nikko, they come in the brightest and most cheerful colors! I really couldn't help gushing about how amazing everything was... :)

Thank you Swee Ching and Ee-Ee, for everything!

The calm waters of Lake Chuzenji.

Someday, if I have a chance, I would find a place in the countryside with four seasons - own a small little cottage and grow alot of flowers and maple trees in my garden. Something like this. ;)

This sweet rice-drink reminded me of a favorite drink I used to love when I was in Sydney!

With Kegon Falls in the background, sipping '아침햇살'처럼을 was simply perfect.

"Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower", Albert Camus.

Life outside lively Tokyo possesses its own charm.

In the absence of skyscrapers and neon lights is a simplicity in lifestyle that is soft and peaceful. Its own steady pulse is deeply attractive to the part of me that has been wanting to escape from all the hustle and bustle of this urban life. I will create that chance someday. ;)

Nonetheless, I am now back in happening Tokyo, only to realize that some Christmas lights are up!!!!!

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