Michael’s favorites
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A tale of two castles
Story by Keith Graff, 9 October 2008
Two castles, One man, and a tale of intrigue. And its all true, at least that's what the legends say.
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Tebichi Soba
Photo by Keith Graff, 15 September 2008
The broth is made from bonito fish, the noodles from buckwheat. Add two humongous pieces of dikon raddish and two ewually humongous tebichi or "Pig's Feet" It's Japan so slurping your noodles is allowed.
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Big Wheels keep on turning
Photo by Keith Graff, 15 September 2008
This is a unique open for business sign. When the wheels are turning, that means the fires are burning and the restaurant is open for business.
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Order it youur self.
Photo by Keith Graff, 15 September 2008
In Japan, many small restaurants allow customers to order their food from a vending machine. Put in your money and out pops a ticket for what you want.
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Not too shabby for a bunch of junk
Photo by Keith Graff, 15 September 2008
Virtually everything that this restaurant is made of is recycled. Fortunately, the food isn't.
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This is how you do it
Photo by Keith Graff, 15 September 2008
Tebichi are quite large. The have to be, they used to support the weight of a pig.
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Tranquil and Turbulent Morning
Photo by Keith Graff, 2 July 2008
A friend and I stopped along this beach to watch the local horse riding club bring the horses down for a little aqua therapy. We got there a little earlier than they did but I couldn't resist this shot of the tranquil sea at this secluded beach.
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The Agony of De feet
Photo by Anne Beach, 25 June 2008
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Southwest Charm
Photo by Audrey Kanekoa-Madrid, 16 May 2008
Tohono Chul Garden Center, outside of the tea room. Where you can purchase dozens of different types of cactus and plants.
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Desert View Tower
Photo by Audrey Kanekoa-Madrid, 17 May 2008
The view from the tower is beautiful, and you can see the Colorado River at the bottom of the canyon from it.
