Spring in Kyoto
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The Chateau Diaries Episode 562 ✨🏰✨
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I can’t believe you ran into people who knew CD and who also bought a château in France! Lovely episode ❣️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
It truly is a small world, isn’t it?
It's hard to believe that some of those shots were not a set in a movie. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you. That kitchen is going to be other worldly, too. Lots of love ❤️. 🎉❤🎉❤🎉😊
Shiny And Smell Great ❤!!!
Beautiful to see the cherry blossoms and the canal. The food looked delicious too. Thanks for taking us along.
Sadly for me, that's still too many people, but it's the best time to go. I think I'd have to go in winter to avoid the crowds. I just can't cope. And the summers get to hot. It's tropical, right?
My husband and I strolled the Philosopher’s Walk in 2018, just a couple of months before he passed away, and WE WERE THE ONLY PEOPLE THERE! It was very early and soooo peaceful.
Thank you for sharing a precious memory ❤
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Heureusement, il y a des gens comme vous qui aiment voyager et de partager leurs expériences !
exactement et nous l'apprécions par procuration
Tout à fait d’accord avec vous!
It’s soo wonderful to see Michael… a lovely person who gives a mature perspective with his refreshing and thoughtful comments….truly brings a smile…. 🌺😎🥳
My dad was stationed in Japan in the early 50s, and has photos of that shrine in Kyoto. He even learned to speak a fair amount of Japanese, made good friends with one local who even invited him to his wedding! Such a beautiful VLOG.
My grandfather was stationed there too in the early 50’s. Where he met and married my grandmother and my father was born in Sapporo. I wonder if my Grandfather knew your father.
@@findlydesign That would be amazing. My dad was born in Texas. He turned 93 a few months ago. He loved being there, and I even learned to count in Japanese, and a few other phrases as a kid.
That’s great! I learned all the commands from my grandmother, like sit down, hurry up 😂 my grandfather already passed away years ago. His name was Darold Findly. Maybe you can ask your father if he remembers anyone by that name?
@@findlydesign Thank you, I'll have to check with him next time I call. Would be an amazing coincidence!
Now that the large cupboard doors in the kitchen have been thoroughly cleaned by Marie & Sabine, may I suggest the fitting of stainless steel sheets/plates around the knobs to hide the existing discolouration of the paint in that area & prevent further damage to the wood... Plus s/s would be hygienic & easy to clean.
That’s a great idea!
Looking forward to Michael’s photo from this trip (japan and F1)! The vlog was so pretty!
Once again Steph I am able to see lovely things in this world I would never have the opportunity to view if you hadn’t taken me there! 🙏😊
So true! You just said what I was going to write! 👏🥰
So true is also exactly what I thought
Bless your heart Marie and Sabina for such an amazing job of cleaning kitchen.
Kyoto is the old capital of Japan, and it looks beautiful. I have a small cherry tree opposite my house that is in full bloom and is beautiful😊 I'm reading Shogun for about the 10th time and watching the series which is fab- all things Japanese! How wonderful to have a good friend to take you out for a lovely proper japanese meal. Well done all at Lalande with the spring cleaning.
What an astonishingly beautiful place. I would love to spend days wondering around so much loveliness. Well Stephanie and Davie, only 497 more years and LaLande’s gardens and forests will be this stupendous.
Isn’t it wonderful to know that the next generations will remember Davie’s, Dan’s, Kristy’s, Ambaline’s and Stephanie’s names as those who created/saved the magical forest & gardens (and lake) of LaLande, plus the chapel, of course! 🙏🏽
You know, I could picture some of those lampost style lanterns out front and toward the gates at LaLande
This was so enjoyable thank you for sharing it with us ❤
I am really enjoying this!! Your little rental home in the city was adorable (loved the bath overlooking the little private garden.) The cherry blossoms!🌸 The food! Thanks for taking us along!
Thank you for taking us to Kyoto with you! What a dream. I'm so glad to hear it exceeded expectations!
Thanks for tackling the cleaning of the cupboard which was in dire needing of a scrub!!! 😊 Also the tunnel in Japan so striking. ❤
How about painting the kitchen cupboard? It really needs it!!
put some handles on the place that is most used, then people will use the handles rather than holding the wooden door. will reduce the wear in the future.
This has been wonderful! It’s like I am there with you in a way I’ve never experienced in travelogues! And how wonderful to have Micheal’s friend escort you through a real Japanese meal. Wow! And to think someone recognizes you both there. Stephanie, you know no strangers! And look what’s going on at home whilst you’ve been gone!
While you ere in Normandy, you mentioned that you never plan your vlogs, just vlog the day. Well,, you certainly have many plans and enough travel moments to keep us all interested in your life's journey.
As beautiful as the cherry blossoms are, I admit I'm happiest about the cleaned cupboard doors in the kitchen!! xo
Wonderful vlog, Stephanie. Thank you.
Loved this. I so admire your ability to read up on all the historical facts, retain it all, and then tell us the story, as if you are an expert having done it for years! Quite a gift! Brava Steph. Thanks for taking us to the land of the cherry blossoms and exquisite food. Fab always to see Michael! ❤
SPRING CLEANING WITH SABINA the land girl of Lalandé. Marie your laughter says Spring has Sprung. ❤❤❤
I lived in Washington DC for many years! Fortunately, I lived within walking distance of the ellipse that was surrounded by the beautiful cherry trees that were given to our country by the Japanese as a most beautiful gift! I was fortunate that during the spring, when they would bloom, I could walk around the that contained a small little lake that was man-made in the trees were exquisite! I never had to make the trip to DC because I lived within walking distance. I also had a view of that area from the roof of my apartment. That was spectacular!
Japan is one country I would revisit constantly, I just fell in love with its people and country 🥰 🇯🇵
I do believe that I saw Chateau content? I think it was beautiful to see and the Chateau kitchen never looked cleaner ❤
I’m with Marie! I’d do the grease wall 😂 Thank you Steph for bringing us along it’s just so beautiful and seeing you there makes it real.
Well done Marie and Sabina for all your spring cleaning. Would much rather watch the chateau being prepared for the season. I love watching chateau life. Chin up Philip keeping the home fires burning. 👏👏👏
This was beautiful. The way you have shown it, I never had a real desire to go, but now I can safely say; I would love to. Philip wearing your apron and saying it was because he missed you, ❤️😂 that was adorable. The girls cleaning, the amount of work, I’m tired lol. And sweet Lancet, he is just such a wonderful addition to your family. Have such a wonderful time. Thank you as always for sharing with us.
Excellent choice of music today! Thank you for taking us with you and Michael. Japan is so beautiful!
Unbelievably Beautiful…Can’t wait to see Michaels photos …❤ Spectacular video with two lovely friends together..❤️
So stunning. THANKS so much Stephanie. Cheers from Barcelona.
I love how adventurous you are Stephanie! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing the journey Stephanie. It’s lovely.
What a wonderful treat! Thank you so much for sharing and including us. I could cry too! Good travels!! San Antonio, Tx
Agreed, and the evening walk reminded me of the riverwalk in San Antonio!
When you were walking through the little streets it brought a fond memory of a game I used to play a long time ago when my dad was alive. He would sit and watch me play and we would laugh and joke with the little things the game would do. Thank you so much for sharing and bringing this memory to me. You guys look like you had an amazing time.
Stunningly Beautiful!! Thx you Stephanie and Lovely Michael. Have a Lovely Time
Well that's my holiday next Spring. Thanks Stephanie. Very comprehensive. But now back to Chateau. 🎉
Wow!!! Beautiful. I can imagine myself there. Thank you.❤
Of Stephanie! This is probably my most favorite travel video you have ever done! Pure Magic! You sold me….Japan has never been on my bucket list….but now 🌸 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸
Japan for me is Kyoto. I have never been to Tokyo but I tell everyone that they have to visit Japan. The Japanese are so helpful and courteous. An elderly Japanese lady went out of her way to take me to the correct platform at Kyoto Station when I looked a bit lost. There's no language barrier when people are kind. x
Michael eating the last peanut...and Stephanies response...brilliant! 😂 Go Michael!🤣
I live in Maryland which is not so far from our capital Washington DC. And thanks to a gift from Japan, we have quite a few cherry blossom trees. They have all been in full bloom the last 2 weeks. So your trip to Kyoto looks an awful lot like my backyard. I just thought that was fun. Thank you for taking us along on this travel log through Japan. You are much more adventurous than me in the foods that you will eat. I do appreciate that. And I love that beautiful canal in the rain. Which is something we've also been experiencing the last two weeks. Enjoy your trip Stephanie! Don't let Michael steal all your food. He's a sneaky one.
Another world… I was never drawn to Asia, maybe partially because I’m a very, very tall Dutch woman. 🤷♀️ And I have these Hillbilly vibes that draw me to the US, where my husband and I have lived for a while. But I totally appreciate you sharing all this beauty and joy… as always. 🫶💞🫶
Wow it made me teary eyed too. It's so so beautiful. Thanks Stephanie you make the most beautiful travel vlogs.❤
Amazing trip Stephanie! Now I must see Japan! Thank you so much for sharing!
8:34 - Beautiful. Very nice camera work.
I could hit the like button 100 times ! That was awesome!
The music at the bamboo is beautiful Stephanie ❤
Kyoto is beautiful.🌸 Spring cleaning is wonderful. Marie is a hard worker.❤
Thank you thank you, so beautiful and the music just added to the overall ambience. I was right there.
I had no idea how beautiful Japan is especially in the spring I was moved by this vlog. My husband and I will be married 50 years next year and we wanted to do something special. Now because of this vlog I know where I would like to go. Thank you so much Stephanie and Michael for letting us experience a little bit of your trip to Japan.
Marie is a gem, taking on that cleaning job! I'm impressed ❤😊🇦🇺
The sun glasses suits you and blend with the cherry blossoms. Some impressive cleaning being undertaken in the chateau kitchen.
I’m surprised Michael didn’t want to jump in that moat! 😆
I remember that from one of the very first vlogs! That moat stands still and is filthy ...it's a wonder he didn't catch a disease in ii!!!!
The cherry trees are in bloom here too, on the west coast of Canada. The other day Japanese tourists were taking photos in front of rows of them. It is a beautiful time of year. I have several cherry trees in my back garden, some produce fruit, some only ornamental.
What a beautiful walk! The ladies in their traditional wears are so pretty too. Thanks for taking us as long. 🦋
Once again you have taken me to a magical place I would never have seen. Amazing. Enjoy your stay .🤗
I have 2 Great White Cherries out in full bloom right now, unfortunately they are being bashed by all the rain and wind. They are beautiful, the petals fall like snow all over my garden. I could do with some of that blue sky. Have a great time in Japan. 🙂🌸
My youngest son was unfortunately going to spend many years away from the family and I was sick about it. A lovely client was going to Kyoto and said there was a prayer stop and he would put my son’s name there. He did and sent me photos to prove it. A beautiful setting high on a mountain overlooking a valley .. I felt great full that the prayer would be answered. I wanted him safe. And to come home. I go get him in a few days. ❤
The ultimate collab for me would be you meeting up with Chris Broad from the KZhead channel Abroad in Japan. He is another Brit, nicknamed "Mr. Affable" and he is very funny. I think the two of you together would be a rollicking good time.
Absolutely stunning! Enjoy🌸🩷
What a delight ! The houses and architecture, everything incredible... I've been looking forward to this all day, thank you so much - fascinating to see the actual streets and life of Japan. 🌟✨️🌟
What a treat to be transported to Japan through your vlog - beautiful! Thank you so much 😀❤
What a stunning city, how lovely to experience the sakura season. Loving these vlogs interspersed with la lande. Have a great trip.
Back at la lande great job spring cleaning 😮incredible.
I do wish they would touch up the peeling paint on the cupboards though :/
Wow, wow, wow. I will be sure to add this to my trip in August. Thank you so much for sharing this day with us. Beautiful.
This vlog is spectacular! Thank you for taking us along with you in Japan.
How wonderful to see all of that beauty. I’m looking forward to seeing it. Hard work is happening at the chateau. Good for them. Thank you. May you please take care and stay safe. Louisa. 👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️🤩🤩🤩
Kyoto is so beautiful! I visited many years ago and took the same train you took from Tokyo. Thanks for sharing and bringing back some good memories!
So enjoyed Stephanie’s delightful vlog along with Michael Potts leading us down picture-perfect garden paths and dreamy canal-side streets lined with a profusion of pinkish-white cherry tree blossoms… and peanut pilferers.
Say peanut pilferers 3 times really fast!😊❤
Beautiful cherry blossom trees and beautiful friends! Marie and Sabina thoroughly deep cleaned the kitchen and Philip (& Lancelot) miss you!!! True LOVE! 💘💖💞
We had Japanese neighbours in Winnipeg. They made us the most amazing dinner before we moved. They were wonderful people.
Thankyou Stephanie absolutely beautiful. 🙏😌❤️
Yay I love a Michael and Stephanie adventure ❤😊
Stephanie, you have amazing friends/employees to tackle such a project as cleaning the kitchen. All while you and Michael enjoy a leisurely walk around Kyoto. 😉❤️
It's a perfect time to do it before the guests start arriving. I wish they would put up the tile backsplash behind the stove I keep hearing about!
Hi Stephanie thankyou so much for bringing us on holidays again jst love it Your description of everything you see and as for the camera work It's so good Move over Spielberg
Stephanie, thank you for taking us to Japan. Back at the Chateau, you two ladies did such a good job cleaning, both, with the display dishes and yellow cabinet plus pulling out the stove and cleaning the wall, floor, and stove.Thank you Philip for cleaning the pantry doors. Those spots are probably in every video. Now you have them clean, is there any paint you could use just to freshen the two boards that touch in the middle as they have the worst of it. Steph, I am so happy that I saw Japan from your eyes. It's so clean; compact; and filled with delicious, colorful food.
I’ve never visited Japan but wherever I watch a video/program about the blossom, traditions, food especially during walks there I feel very emotional and drawn to their ways. So I completely related to you when you said the beauty of the blossom trees were causing you to tear up I was right there with you. I think eating local food and drink is the right and polite way to engage in a very different lifestyle isn’t it. The LaLa team had everything under control!! Aww and when Philip said he was wearing your toile apron because he was missing you 🥰 I really enjoyed this vlog with you Stephanie and Michael! I hope he was able to catch some stunning photographs along the way. I would love to visit Japan at this time of the year. I am disabled so was thinking how it would be possible but I’m severely affected with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis so everything is extremely difficult. I could watch you there for hours and hours!!! Take care and enjoy every wonderful and enlightening moment!! Love and thanks from Devon, UK! 🥰🙅♀️🙅♀️
What a gorgeous vlog Stephanie! Thank you for taking us all along on your travels💗
🌸 The Blossoms are so BEAUTIFUL🌸 Enjoyed your tour of the 🦊Shinto Shrine & the Philosopher's Walk near the canal. 🤯What amazing nature walks! How wild for you to be 🚩flagged down by fans & fellow ⚜️French Château owners. How sweet the trio shared some orange cake w/you. Nice to meet MP's fellow award winning 📷 photographer. James seems like a 🆒️ guy. 🍽 Hope you enjoyed his dinner picks. ❤Love Michael & your excitement & willingness to sample new things! 😘Thx for tacking on the Château footage w/happy lil' Lancelot. Great job Team 🧼 Kitchen Spring Clean! 💪Keep up the good work. 🎉Keep Calm & Carry On...🎉 💚Bridget from Cali☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)
WOW!! What absolute fun to get carried along on this adventure! The cherry blossoms were beautiful and so were/are you, Stephanie! Also loved the kitchen cleanup at Leland! Love me a good cleanup and what a difference it made. Bravo Marie and Sabina and applause for Philip who it seems was cooking dinner for the two kitchen cleaners.
I've wanted to travel the world my whole life and first money , then my health has prevented me from doing it. Your travels and all the beautiful places and things you see bring tears to my eyes. Thank you.
I agree with you. I love where Stephanie travels to & what great information she shares with us. I’m not sure that an in-person visit would be as informative as Stephanie’s shared visits are.
Michael has so much to offer, hes smart, sincere, successful, and just so lovely. How there isn't flocks of women pursuing him is beyond me. Perhaps they are. She will be a lucky woman.
I believe he’s attached.
Unless they’ve broken up he has a partner who he met through Stephanie, Ruth. She wrote a novel set in the south of France a few years ago.
Looking at Michael’s handsome face is such a pleasure (74 yrs old, but not dead yet!) 😂
Yes, unless they've broken up, he's had a long time gf, Ruth
She doesn’t like to be on film Stephanie said once so many times she’s with him at chateau but not filmed.
We were there same time last year. We were so lucky as the blossom was in full bloom. Such a beautiful place.
Thanks again Stephanie another wonderful part of our beautiful planet 🌍🌎🌏
Hi Stephanie and all, I've been to Washington DC one season to catch them around the monuments. Mark & Scott
Stunning and so much fun! I may never get to Japan so many thanks for taking me there tonight. And can we talk about what a dish Michael’s friend is?! ❤😊
This trip's vlogs, without a doubt, I will be watching over and over again. This is my third time with this one, and I am seeing things I missrd the first and second times! I can't understand why Stephany doesn't have many, many more inscribed!
Cherry blossoms are beautiful at night as the background disappears into the dark and the blossoms stand out. I'm so glad you are having a good time, Stephanie and Michael.
Your video just made my day❤️ absolutely amazing sceneries 👏
Oh great job done girls, the crockery is so shiny and the cooking area soooo much better. 🎉🎉 Just to say I have never clicked on a video so fast. Koyoto is on the top of my bucket list to visit. Beautiful music, fabulous commentary the perfect time of year to see the cherry blossom. In fact perfection. ❤❤❤❤😊🎉🎉🎉🎉 xx thank you for taking us on a once in a lifetime trip to magical Japan.xx. Phillip what have you missed!!
Stephanie it is simply wonderful to be taken on this journey and a bonus to see Michael and the friendship between you both ! Great Vlog well done Josie x you take me parts of the world I dream about from Northumberland, love to both Josie x
Great job, the scenery matches the music, really enjoyed this trip with u. ❤ From Illinois, U S.A❤
Great cleaning Marie sabina and phillip. Kyoto is beautiful
Another fabulous city in the world I've been longing to visit and Stephanie you have again brought me along with an extremely beautiful and fascinating trip. Thank you so much. I have loved every moment spent with you and Michael here in this cherry blossom filled fairy land. I even ran out and purchased the best Sushi and Sappora beer my suburban Illinois neighborhood could offer me. Marianne, Chicago,
Sayori the young Geisha ran through the torii in the movie Memoirs of Geisha in that Inari.. very beautiful Shinto shrine but very crowded
Loved that book 👍❤️
Michael Potts such a gentle soul ❤
I really like how you have small clips from the Chateau. Marie is doing a great job. Love all the beauty that is around you.
Love the bamboo 🌿 always my favorite 🤩
I know you had an incredible trip. The food, wine, cherry blossoms 🌸 and the house is beautiful. Good thing J was with you. Dinner looked delicious.
Id love to see that kitchen cupboard repainted in a lovely soft color. Would cheer up the kitchen no end. 🥰🥰🥰