GoldCoast Australia-Second Honeymoon with Family

  

We went on our second honeymoon to Gold Coast in Australia after30 years.

I was deeply impressed to be able to come back to this beautiful place, full of memories for me.

Our married life started from this place.

After that we could have two sons...

I have been busy with raising children.

But my second son has finally reached the age of 20, which means the end of our parenting...

That's why, I wanted to come back here with our family in memory of the termination of nurturing:)

We visited Natural Bridge to see a fantastic scenery.

This park is located within a World Heritage listed area, which boasts Australia’s largest population of glow worms. 

We waited for sunset to see the starry heaven.

Unfortunately, I forgot to bring the tripod for my camera, so, I couldn't take a photo of glow worms...

The attached below is the photo I brought from other website. We could see this beautiful view with the naked eye.

And we visited Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, and I could meet koalas that I met 30 years ago, as well.

We could enjoy the horse racing on the beach to my surprise.

Parenting period is short in retrospect.

　

Thank you for being born as our children.

We are a family forever.

Strolling around Yokohama with a Blog Friend from Germany

Yokohama is well known for being a charming harbor town just an hour outside of central Tokyo. And it's also a 20-minute train ride from my house.

About 10 days ago, I visited Minato Mirai district in Yokohama City with my friend and her family. 

The above photo was taken from the Yokohama Marine Tower. Unfortunately, it was a little bit foggy but we could enjoy the 360° panorama view from its observation deck.

 In front of the Marin Tower, you can enjoy many flowers and plants...

with a ship in the background at Yamashita Park. 

Then let's move to the next destination, Red Brick Warehouse on a ferry boat, called Sea Bus!

Oh, I've forgotten to introduce my friend...

Guess who I went along with?

You probably know her...:)

YES! 

She is Sigrid from Willdommen im Hassberg-Garten

She and her son traveled 12 hours on a plane from Germany, to see her husband living in Japan for work. And she gave me a chance to meet her in Yokohama:)

Sigrid is a wonderful person as I expected:) Walking around the Yamashita Park, she taught me many plants' names. She is a respected gardener! 

We also talked about raising children, and I was surprised to hear that the university tuition is free in Germany. What a nice country! In case of Japan, university fee is around $9000 /EUR7500 a year.

My son was also excited to sing along with her son at Karaoke:)

It was such a wonderful experience to meet her and her family.

Thank you, Sigrid!

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine

Hi, everyone.

Today, let me share Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine:)

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is well-known as a shrine of relationships and matchmaking.

During Summer, “Furin Kouji” (alley) has been introduced here.

Furin, Wind bell, is a traditional object which is hung under the eaves in summer.

Worshippers write their wish on to the wooden strips and then tie them to the Furin. 

The wind blows, the Furins produce a melodious tinkling:)

Going through the Furin tunnel, you can walk the corridor decorated a lot of hanging iron lanterns.

The Furin decoration will be ended on Sept.10th.

Thank you for dropping by!

Old Japanese Folk House Cafe

Today, I would like to share an old Japanese folk house cafe:)

This old house cafe is in Minkaen which is a splendid Open-Air Folk House Museum.

It is known for the remarkable collection of old Japanese folk houses, such as farms and merchant houses. 

Many of them are the important cultural properties of Japan. 

This cafe is open for an only limited time, so we were lucky to have a cup of coffee seeing the beautiful garden:)

Visiting Minkaen, you may find yourself standing in the middle of old Japanese folk village of 17th to 19th Century, and will get the insight into rich heritage of living and traditional culture of Japan.

Thank you for stopping by!:)