Things of beauty

Japan, 2011

 
Sukko lent Kyohei his Convertible Kompressor for the week.  NICE

Kyohei and I went for a drive up the mountain.  Japan always looks good in the mountain and from the mountain.

Then I found this huge patch of hydrangeas.  I was in heaven!

I've always liked Japanese Maples too

The next day, Kyohei surprised me by taking me to this shrine that he used to go to with his grandfather.

We paid to have a prayer done for our general safety and well being.  Then Kyohei told them that I am interested in Shinto and sometimes teach about it at my University.  (how embarrassing)  The priest's wife ended up giving me a copy of a book that they only had 10 of and was out of print... wow!  She said the gods must have made me to teach others about Shinto and nature..... hhmm.... no pressure, sheesh!  It was really nice though.  I've been hoping Kyohei would get more into religion for a while, it was a nice experience for us.