My Visit to the Morikami Museum

The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is a real treasure, located in South Florida where I grew up. My brother, my husband and I spent a sunny afternoon walking the gardens and strolling through the museum. If you ever visit Florida, I would definitely recommend including this on your list of places to go.

I have included a few of my favorite photos from the visit featuring Japanese rock gardens, magnificent bamboo and gorgeous scenery. Photos are not allowed to be taken inside the museum, so you will have to visit to see the wonderful collection of art and artifacts.

Fun in Philly

I went to Philadelphia a few weeks ago and stayed downtown. It was my first time there and I found the downtown area a charming place with lots of shopping, including neat boutiques. My trip was short, so I didn't have a chance to discover other wonderful places, but my favorite stop was Reading Terminal Market. Its a great food market filled with a fantastic array of foods & crafts. The baked goods and chocolate were especially tempting but you can also find fresh meats, seafood, produce, and many more wonderful items.

I started my visit with a fresh cup of coffee from Old City Coffee. I am a coffee fanatic and enjoy trying different coffees from the neat places that I find when I travel. After walking around for a bit, I worked up the appetite for lunch and enjoyed a fabulous vegetarian po boy (eggplant, spinach & fresh mozzarella) from Beck's Cajun Cafe with a side of fried macaroni & cheese. I am so embarrassed - I was enjoying my meal so much, I forgot to take a photograph before diving in, so all you get is a half eaten meal!

Learn more about Reading Terminal Market (http://www.readingterminalmarket.org)