山の日

8.11.18

So yesterday was Mountain Day, and why better way to embrace the day than to take a day trip to Takachiho Kyo.  I visited one of the most breathtaking spots yesterday.  Woke up bright and early to head for Takachiho.  Though it was raining cats and dogs on the drive there, it was well worth it.  The drive took about three and a half hours each way.  We went to Takachihoya that Kurumi recommended.  I had the Takachiho beef curry, yummm.  We also checked out Mt. Also which was really cool.  It's an active volcano in Kumamoto.  We were able to see (and smell) the sulfur as well as the boiling water!  It was really cool.

xox, E

Spring Time!

It's really feeling like Spring time, and I couldn't be happier.  The sakura trees are in full bloom right now which is really pretty.  Its a shame how delicate the petals are. As each day passes by, I see more and more petals blowing off of the branches.  The floor looks like its covered in little bits of confetti there are so many petals everywhere.  Recently, I went to a park close by and got to take in the beauty of the sights.  

Ready for Spring

Today, the weather has been extremely cold.  There has been a constant drizzle of rain all day.  The kind of rain where it's too much not to have an umbrella, but at the same time not enough to use the wind shield wipers on a constant timer.  The weather app says its 42 degrees today~ I have yet to get used to the F/ C conversion.  However, every day when I walk to school, I see one tree in the courtyard that is slowly starting to bloom it's flowers.  I asked Christine if it was a cherry blossom tree, but she said it is an ume tree.  Im excited to see it in full bloom!

These days, the students have been busy studying for tests, and entrance exams.  They study a lot already, but as it's the end of the school year, they seem to be extra busy.

Until next time,  E