京都のお気に入りの場所 My favorite places in Kyoto

   For Japanese class, we had to talk about our favorite places in Kyoto. So I'm going to post my favorite places in Japanese and English on here from that activity. I translated everything back to English that I wrote for it for you guys.

   I might practice writing in Japanese in some of the later blogs because I'm not going to be taking  Japanese classes next semester. I'm not done studying it, I will go back next fall. I really need a break from the 6 classes per week, 2 quizzes (with about 40 words) a week, and kanji quizzes (with about 40 different kanji combos we had to memorize) every week as well. I want to do some self-studying next semester and really go over the basics. Additionally, I want to join a club (maybe a soccer or hiking one) that I can really commit some time to. I think posting sometimes on here in Japanese and English will help me continue to practice the language.

 

  I am also helping one of my Professor's do research on Gender in International Relations next semester, which I'm very excited for, but I need to have enough time to really commit to that as well. 

   Also, please look out for some amazing blog posts in February, because I am traveling around Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos during my winter break!

ムーレックカフェ Mureku Cafe

この場所はムーレックカフェです。そのカフェは私のりょうの近くです。このカフェではタイのおみやげをうっています。ゆかはたたみです。てんしゅはとても親切です。この写真はポテトのスープです。美味しかったです。私はよく勉強して行きます。でも、WI-FI がありませんから、パソコンは使いません。

This place is called Mureku Cafe. It is very close to my dorm. The Cafe sells souvenirs from Thailand, and the floor is Tatami mats. The store owner is very kind. In this picture, there is potato soup. It was delicious. I usually go there to study, but there is no wifi, so I can't use my computer.

嵐山 Arashiyama

この場所は嵐山です。11月に写真をとりました。友達といっしょに行きました。嵐山のちくりんはとてもこんざつしているので、私はここのほうが好きでした。この写真をとった後、とても美味しいそばを食べました。

This photo was taken at Arashiyama in November. I went there with my friends. The bamboo part of Arashiyama was very crowded, so I liked the place that I took this photo in better. After this photo was taken, I ate some delicious Soba. 

大将軍のやね　Taishogun's(my dorm) Roof

この場所は大将軍の屋ねです。ゆうやけはいつもめちゃきれいです。ここで京都のけしがみえます。やねにものほしだいもがあります。

This place is on the roof of Taishogun. The sunsets are always very beautiful. You can see amazing views of Kyoto from there. It also has a drying rack for your clothes.