golden week

I'm taking a break from the blogging to enjoy a 10 day trip to southern Japan. On the itinerary are Hiroshima, Osaka, Kobe, Nara and Kyoto. Derlee, pictured at left, is an ALT from Minnesota. She lives in southern Iwate so we have had very few opportunities to meet up this year, but this trip will make up for loss time! Our plan includes traipsing through a zillion temples, shrines and famous landmarks. It also will provide a dose of warmth and respite from village life.
I will return May 7th and post new pics at that time. Stay tuned! Sayonara.
anne.