I realize that the meaning of this photo challenge is to reflect “going on a trip” type of journey, but the first thing that came to mind for me was something different. So I am going to put a spin on the meaning and have it reflect what I consider my “spiritual” journey in life.
Hakone Gardens, Saratoga, CA
Although, I do believe there is a connection between our physical and spiritual journeys in life. I believe the more you open yourself up to the world around you, the more you grow and learn to accept and understand the world around you. Life is a beautiful adventure ~ so enjoy your journey every step of the way!
That’s a lovely image!
Thank you, mimo.
Love this photo. The tree branch over the bridge looks like a monster snake. Very cool
Yes, there are some very unusual trees located here.
I thought exactly the same thing!
Absolutely beautiful photo! I can absolutely imagine myself sitting on the bridge with my feet dangling over and watching the fish go by. Thanks for sharing!
That’s sweet ~ thank you!
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a beautiful place for a journey
Yes, this is a very serene place and makes you feel at peace when you are there.
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This is so vivid…it almost looks like HDR. Beautiful!
Thanks, I know the tree for some reason really pops and I didn’t do anything special it’s just the way it was captured.
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I love Japanese gardens and this is wonderful. The old twisted bough of the tree contrasts beautifully with the lines of the bridge.
Kate
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Thank you. I took a peek at your site and your photos are lovely!
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Not only is there the serpent but in the upper right there is the cutest little fellow peaking out – creatues tha populate our journey.
that should of course, read ‘creatures’.
I saw the same thing. Every time I looked at this image, that corner caught my eye thinking something was there.
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I love what you wrote to go with this beautiful photo. Thanks, ~ Lily
Thank you, Lily.
I can’t believe the quality of photos I see on WordPress blogs. This picture is absolutely gorgeous. I love the take on the connection between the physical and the spiritual as well. Wonderful post.
Not speaking of mine of course, but I completely agree ~ I am blown away at some of the extraordinary images I see here. Although I do post a lot of travel photos and stories, for some reason when I saw the title for this week’s challenge, the spiritual connection came up for me…maybe because it’s Good Friday.
Probably. At least that’s where I’d have gone. And YES I was talking about yours. Gorgeous.
Thank you!
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I agree. I think that is why I am always at peace when I’m in natural surroundings. Modern man sometimes forgets he is an animal in a living world, it seems. I think when we surround ourselves with too much concrete, and too many technological gizmos, our spiritual essence is sometimes forgotten.
True!
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Absolutely magical! What a beautiful shot
Thank you so much.
I agree with everyone…this is a gorgeous photo. It almost feels like I could cross the bridge and enter the scene. Marvelous!
Thanks, John.
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Very relaxing view! Great shot!
That is a gorgeous image. So peaceful.
Fabulous photo! Love its fairy tale quality monster tree and all! Have a wonderful weekend!
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Beautiful photograph. It’s magical. Great shot.
Great composition on this. I really want to find out where the pathway over the bridge goes!
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Beautiful post – love the photo! I have been exploring the gardens lately and just love taking photos of them:) Have a Great Day!
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Very lovely
I’m really enjoying your photos. Thanks for the Like 
Thank you! Your photos are lovely and for some reason I’m really wanting to do a horse shoot.
Thank you, too
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