One of the popular destinations in Japan this springtime is shibazakura (cherry lawn in English). Shibazakura is all over Japan but one of the most visited places is at Motosuko, near Mt. Fuji. I always see posters about it and when my friends planned to go on a trip, I confirmed my attendance without really knowing the details.
shaking off the rust
unmasked once again, alive
passion rekindled
I was thinking whether to still go with them on this particular trip since I just recover with my bout against influenza. I was feeling okay so I decided to join. Glad I did. It was a visual treat and Mt. Fuji showed up that day, though a little bit shy.
The place was packed with people and it was very difficult to take a photo without including them. I didn't take a lot of photos, I just enjoyed the view.
The trip was great.
However, though maybe unrelated, I got knocked-out again after with an inflammation of tonsils. Yes, I was absent from work.
Again.
/totomai
2013/05/12
Hope you are fine now and spirits are rekindled...beautiful pictures..
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Thanks Ramesh. so far so good. still have to finish the antibiotics though.
DeleteBeautiful photo and poem -- thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Pam. Thanks too!
DeleteI hope the sire throat was soothed by the sweet cherry blossoms ..jae
ReplyDeleteit causes the sore throat actually. haha. Thanks Jae
DeleteAmazingly gorgeous photo and love your haiku!
ReplyDeleteArigatou Maggie.
DeleteLove the picture & the poem. I had that virus; it's nasty.
ReplyDeleteit was. thanks Marsha!
Deleteoh so pretty John, hope you feel better. I guess you may need really rest as we do get easily beaten up with influenza when we are physically and mentally tired, immune system too tired to fight the enemies.
ReplyDeleteyeah, i just wanted to sleep for 1 week haha.
DeleteI love the view. You must rest, totomai. YOLO.
ReplyDeletethanks mich, im trying to rest haha
DeleteTen thumbs up!!!
ReplyDeletekaninong daliri ang iba? haha
Deleteingatan ang health mai... wag mamatay ng virgin...
ReplyDeletehaha kaya nga umiinom vitamins e adik lol
Deletestunning photography and perfect haiku!
ReplyDeleteThank you Laura :-)
DeleteCurrently compiling the list of must visits in Japan. It seems like one week isn't even enough! Kyoto, Tokyo, Osaka, and now this.
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