Today is a beautiful day. Spring is just around corner.Last weekend, we went to a nearby park for ‘Hanami’. Teachers who pay attention to my Japanese lesson will know what Hanami is, right, Jan P?? Hanami is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the beauty of flowers, "flower" in this case almost always meaning cherry blossoms or plum blossoms.
It’s too early for Sakura (cherry blossoms) so we went to see Ume (plum blossoms) It was still a bit cool for sitting outside, but we had a little picnic under the trees. This is something I really wanted to do and I am looking forward to another Hanami this weekend if the weather is good. And then, the following weekend, Sakura should be in full bloom!!! Can’t wait!!
Rob keeps wondering how many people are actually reading this blog. So I spent half a day to figure out how people can leave a comment on this blog without all the hassle. I cleverly changed the setting, so anyone can leave comments, even if you do not have a google account.Just go to ‘comment’ and write comment and press NAME/URL and type your name and post it.
So if you are reading this, please just leave a comment or your name to encourage Rob to write in the future!!!! Otherwise he will use it as an excuse not to do it and sneak off to the gym, pool or mall to have another latte`.
Love the photos. Such a contrast to the tsunami devasted regions that we are seeing daily. Jan W
ReplyDeleteKeep writing I really enjoy reading your daily/weekly diary!! Love your pics too ... no blossom here - feels like winter started today ... summer has gone ... now autumn is over !! :(((
ReplyDeletePS Mami.... I always pay attention to your lessons - I just forget ...hahaha!
Ron and Wayne are reading these blogs
ReplyDeleteJan W:Yes, it's so peaceful here.
ReplyDeleteJan P: Ah, so you know more than 'Midori' and 'Murasaki'?
Ron & Wayne: Wow! Good to hear from you!!
I do like 'Hanami' but I prefer to eat 'Dango' rather than enjoy the beauty of flowers... :)
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