2023年04月05日
Spring Beauty
Spring has certainly 'sprung' itself beautifully here in Shikoku, or especially in Ehime now. It is nice to see nature take control and show its beauty.
Last month, I wrote an article about the peach/pear blossom trees blooming in a local park in late February/early March. This time, the more predominant cherry blossoms are now in bloom this past weekend. It has been an amazing display of cherry blossom trees in parks and green zones all over the area now. Combined with the warmer weather, it is a perfect time for picnics and barbecues in the afternoons and evenings. Individual families spread their blankets on the ground amongst the trees and enjoy the ambience.
When I was growing up in the States, cherry blossom trees and their blooming and viewing were synonymous with Japan. I come from an inland area in Southern California that is primarily driven by a desert, arid-like climate. My hometown is separated by a mountain range with the gigantic Mojave Desert on the other side, so experiencing the cherry blossoms in bloom is a treat.
How magical it is to walk under the trees and let the blossoms fall on you, or even catch a few in the palm of your hand as you walk along while they float gently to the ground to and fro. What a display of nature's more gentle side!
Last month, I wrote an article about the peach/pear blossom trees blooming in a local park in late February/early March. This time, the more predominant cherry blossoms are now in bloom this past weekend. It has been an amazing display of cherry blossom trees in parks and green zones all over the area now. Combined with the warmer weather, it is a perfect time for picnics and barbecues in the afternoons and evenings. Individual families spread their blankets on the ground amongst the trees and enjoy the ambience.
When I was growing up in the States, cherry blossom trees and their blooming and viewing were synonymous with Japan. I come from an inland area in Southern California that is primarily driven by a desert, arid-like climate. My hometown is separated by a mountain range with the gigantic Mojave Desert on the other side, so experiencing the cherry blossoms in bloom is a treat.
How magical it is to walk under the trees and let the blossoms fall on you, or even catch a few in the palm of your hand as you walk along while they float gently to the ground to and fro. What a display of nature's more gentle side!
2023年04月05日
Adventures #13
I went to Tokyo Tower and WOW, it was such a gorgeous place. The way the tower is lit at night was just breathtaking. I truly enjoyed that I got to witness such a beautiful nighttime view.
Have you been to Tokyo Tower?
