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U. S. Trip 2011 ~ The Huntington Library

Posted on September 9, 2011 by 9J

I am glad I had the opportunity to visit the Huntington Library on this trip to the U.S. I have never been there before but have heard a lot of good things about it. Unfortunately, a lot of people assume the entire premise is full of books by its name.

: I don’t like birds much, as you know, but this is an Audobon so even I have to take a picture.

: The famous “Blue Boy” portrait

: Of course, this is Warhol, too!

So, as you can see, there are a lot to see besides books!

U. S. Trip 2011 ~ The World-famous San Diego Zoo

Posted on August 10, 2011 by 9J

Going to the San Diego Zoo is definitely a new experience for me, but it shouldn’t be. I used to live in San Diego with my sister during the two years when I studied for my first master’s. I have no idea why I haven’t been there then. I mean, I have been to Sea World and Legoland even.

It is so much more than I expected. I had a great time. What made it even better was that one of my old colleagues from the University of San Diego was a member there and she gave me a free entrance pass!

: Meerkat

: Giraffe

: Zebar ~ Hey, 9J has the same shirt!

: Cheetah

: Peacock ~ Why do zoos let peacocks strut about? There’s one just like that at the Toranga Zoo in Sydney!

: 9J made a goat friend!

: I have honestly forgotten what animals these are.

: The Elephant Odyssey is an impressive exhibit.

: Elephants

: Secretary Bird

: Map of the zoo

: The entrance

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U.S. Trip 2011 ~ The Field Museum

Posted on June 25, 2011 by 9J

Before we leave Chicago, let’s go and see the famous Field Museum!

: The Grand Entrance

: Hand stamped for ticket bought

: Elephants

: With “Sue” the T-Rex

: Inside the “Pawnee Earth Lodge”

: Inside the “Pawnee Earth Lodge”

: Inside the “Pawnee Earth Lodge”

: Inside replica of pyramid

: Tahitian Street

: Tahitian Street

: Maori Meeting House

: Maori Meeting House

: Volcano

: With Stanley Field

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A gift for Miffa

Posted on June 6, 2011 by 9J

Go over to our friend Miffa’s blog and see what we got her from our travels!

Miffa is Da Number 1

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U.S. Trip 2011 ~ Chicago’s Magnificent Mile

Posted on June 3, 2011 by 9J

Chicago is a beautiful city, full of architectural wonders!

: How beautiful is this?

: Jimmy John’s is delicious!

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U. S. Trip 2011 ~ Why are these things in a museum?

Posted on May 28, 2011 by 9J

: @ the Huntington Library (San Marino)

: @ the Huntington Library (San Marino)

: @ the Art Institute (Chicago)

: @ the Art Institute (Chicago)

I mean, really, why?

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U.S. Trip, 2011 ~ Santa Monica Pier

Posted on May 22, 2011 by 9J

Hi, everyone, this is 9J!

It’s hard to believe that although Anita had lived in Santa Monica for quite some time, she had never visited the Santa Monica Pier until now! So she was very glad about the chance.