We took a trip to a town called Hagi and stopped at these beautiful plum gardens on the way. We are surrounded by so much beauty in this little country.
Monday, August 9, 2021
Friday, July 30, 2021
February 15, 2021 Miyajima - Take 2- With the Calls
Train ride from Iwakuni to Hatsukaichi, and then to board the ferry to Miyajima.
Delicious momiji treats - maple leaf shaped pastries stuffed with chocolate and deep fried.
Itsukushima shrine.
Rinsing his hands, haha.
Lighting a candle at a shrine.
Aquarium on Miyajima
Friends checking out the fish.
Always fans of the touch pools.
Gate to Daisho-in temple. Can't wait to come back here in the fall - such a beautiful walk/hike.
The locals knit hats and place them on the statues - we have learned they do this for good fortune and to take care of the spirits who have passed away.
They also place yen coins on their heads.
Love the tanuki statues. It is much easier to find these than to see the real thing. These are like a cross between a coyote and a raccoon.
Daisho-in temple.
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
February 6, part 2. Karaoto Suisen Park Daffodils and Dinner in Masuda
The daffodils...💗
This was one of my absolute favorite scenic stops. Not only was it absolutely gorgeous, but the smell was divine!! If heaven has a smell, I bet it is the scent of daffodils. The water was beautiful, and I didn't want to leave. Luckily, we found a small little beach filled with rocks, and our boys were ready to stay put and play all day. It delights my heart that all my boys are as happy and contented out in nature as I am.
Exploring in some tide pools.
He's so freaking adorable. 💓I hate how fast he is growing.
We had a delicious dinner here.
He was super nervous to try this jello...
He actually loved it!
We were so glad that the menu here had something our boys would eat. Its been fun going out with the boys and have them looking forward to trying new things, and actually liking a few (very few) of them.
He's our most adventurous eater. Slow but sure. Baby steps to culturally broadened taste buds.
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