Liz21's Guestbook

Oh man, I remember those steps!

Trying to answer your queries
Hi Thanks for the update - looks fantastic. I can't find out who the pebbles are placed for but I have found this answer with regard to the red bibs and caps ! These statues are called "Jizo" or more endearingly "Ojizo san". It was believed that "Ojizo san". would guide dead soul not to head to hell, but to heaven or the kingdom of buddha.. It was also believed that children or babies dying before their parents's death are sinful, so very likely these soul are to be send to hell if no one guide to heaven. People wishes children's spirits to head to heaven, and give these baby red bibs and caps to "Ojizo san" statues in the hope that "Ojizo san" guides these dead children's soul to heaven. Red color is believed to protect babies from evil or disease. With love Jacqui

What beautiful photos Liz! Love the historical juxtapositions :-) xxx

You arrived!
Venice sounds amazing!! Really glad that you got there OK and the sun is shining for you :-)

Sounds like not too much relaxing going on! I see you now believe that the stereotype of LA is true to form!! The weather here is also lovely so we aren't too jealous! With love

All logged in
Hi there Got your email and all logged in - happy travelling, really I am jealous so will be reliving it all through your emails!! Have fun. Jacqui