Purr, 山鉾巡行=floats parade of 後祭=祇園祭 subsequent celebration was held, in sultry weather this time at our ancient capital. I, dad and mom prefer that quiet atmosphere — no stalls serve, nobody walks inebriated. Above is 大船鉾 prepared for 宵々々山 2 years before. Dragon head might be kept safe elsewhere, replaced by a big origami craft.
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Purr, this is the day of a month we visit “Arles”. However, it is closed on Tuesdays while mom has an appointment at a dental clinic in the evening. On the other paw of mine, dad gave her a lot of Turkish sweets. Since he is on a diet, almost all of these must be consumed by her alone. Only exception was above mint tea they tried last night. “Wow, this is liquid cough drop,” she commented.
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Mikan-chan and Mei-Shun enjoyed 十五夜 round moon late last night. They hope it was shared by Shin who stays in a western country 6 hours behind. This week accommodates many of that celestial beauty; 十三夜 or the second prettiest on Monday, 小望月 or 14th, above said the most attractive, 十六夜 tonight and full shape 満月 tomorrow. The latter 2 might be among rain clouds called 雨月.
Quite dry June 2025 let Mei-Shun often sing rainy scores with Ms. Piano, aside from her favorite one featuring moonlight. On the contrary, we have repeatedly seen blurred figure of that celestial beauty. Dear tiny Mother Earth, how many years have passed since she picked you up last time? Great to spray your scent again into this helmet for horsey riding; velvet and crystal stones, Shin’s choice.
Here Mei-Shun waits for her hair to dye enough. She actually reserved it on weekend, yet failed 5-minute walk in time. When she checked a planner before noon, it was found one hour earlier! She rushed to a phone, asked the beautician if postponement is available: this technique is the most important, followed by cut and shampoo. Sorry high-heeled pumps, there are too many puddles to put you on today.
Shin, Mikan-chan and Mei-Shun got on Ms. Moon toward 三昧塚古墳 on weekend. Sunlight lit them up through thin clouds, looked like curtains covering 霞ヶ浦. After greeting an ancient king, they dropped in a supermarket where amazingly various sake bottles are accommodated. Above was chosen by the wife to accompany sashimi for dinner.
Mei-Shun has already noticed that there is a nice shop selling rice crackers on the way to Tsukuba horsey riding club. When she drove Ms. Scarlet to see Dr. W the other day, an idea popped into her mind: why would not she bring some as souvenirs? It looks like a restaurant while serving for shopping only. Several bags were brought home of course, quite fond of by Shin as well.
Mei-Shun reserved an examination at the same hospital she had an operation and stayed 10 years before. She has taken it regularly so far, at a clinic an ex-colleague of Dr. A manages with her husband. However, no news regarding above test appears on their site this year. “Is it also available at your place?” “Sure it is” was conversation these pink roses might hear asleep in March.
M-chan, Mei-Shun’s only niece went on a 3-week trip to Slovenija in March. Her university has a partner there, lets students learn together. Bordered by Italy, Austria, Croatia and Hungary, access abroad is quite easy. Above comes from Venice the former made an excursion. Happy aunt hung a shoulder bag with it, made in the same country while green shade as well.
Well, perhaps it is not. When Mei-Shun popped open a wet umbrella, its handle safely stayed in her hand while letting printed giant pandas jump onto garden turf. They came from Ueno Station, one of whose symbols is a zoo. She remembers the first couple came there called Lan-lan and Kang-kang. By the way, beloved dad-in-law worked for that public institution decades before.
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