We're straying a bit from home building-related topics today... The kids and I just spent a glorious 3-day week-end in Kyoto, for a much-needed break from the accumulated stress in Tokyo.
Expecting warmer temperatures, we were surprised that it snowed on Saturday, but we still managed to get around to see a few of Kyoto's gems: the Golden Pavilion and the Ryoanji Garden.
For a short while, our worries took a bit of a back-seat and we were actually able to enjoy ourselves visiting these sensational places, and so did the kids! Spring is definitely on its way here.
Here are some still shy Cherry Blossoms from the Roanji Garden:
And some stunning fully-bloomed Plum Trees taken at the Kyoto Zoo.
I can't remember the last time I strolled leisurely taking photos of nature in Japan. Our life is always so full of other "important" things to do, especially now with home-planning, and it really felt wonderful to take the time to truly enjoy the simple but amazing beauty of Spring in a Japan that is feeling so much pain and so much grief at this time.
Spring will have a bitter taste this year in Japan.
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