Dear my friends！
Happy new year!
I hope you are well and enjoying time.
In Japan, there have been earthquakes and plane accidents since New Year's Day. I'm very surprised. So sad.
But we are healthy and doing well.
< Nosalin's December 12 blog
<Aichi Prefecture.
We went to "Korankei" in Aichi Prefecture, which is famous for its autumn leaves. It was late, so there weren't many tourists and we were able to park for free just in the right place. We were so lucy.
And a promenade had beautiful colors. There were old buildings and exhibition corners nearby, so we enjoyed a lot.
After sightseeing, we went to my uncle and aunt's Buddhist altar in Aichi to pray. We talked about them and the old days with my cousin. My cousin told me this.
"My father and mother in this photo are gone, so I don't need this photo.↕
Please take it home with you ."
Then he gave the photo of my wedding. It is 44 years ago, so it is very old, but it is nostalgic.
My cousin is an acupuncturist and interested in health, and he has some fitness classes just like me. His Oriental Medicine’s story is very interesting.
<Eucalyptus
I got a lot of eucalyptus branches from my neighbors. Eucalyptus leaves are heart-shaped and they have a fresh scent. I made many Christmas decorations using them with red fir leaves and wild pine cone from the Hirugano Highland. I was able to hand them out to my friends who were participating in my gymnastics class. It made me happy.
<Umeda town
I met a university friend the day before Christmas in Umeda.
The Umeda area was very beautiful with blue illuminations along Midosuji Street.The window decorations at Hankyu Department Store were also gorgeous. Seeing these Christmas lights got me in the Christmas mood and excited.
<Theater viewing
I went to see my friend's play. There was no stage, it was a small hut, and it had a very realistic feel. She handled long lines and various roles very well. She was amazing. I respect her.
<French restaurant
In December, I went to a French restaurant twice. The first time I visited one with two friends from kindergarten and the second with three friends from high school. I really love eating delicious food while chatting with friends. It is my favorite hobby.
<To my parents' house
We went to my parents' house for the first time in a while. Currently, my younger brother and his wife live there. They make us feel very welcome whenever we go. Their three sons are also married and each have a son.
My sister-in-law has been waiting for a baby girl for a long time. But she can’t get a girl so she got a female Shiba dog instead. Her dog, Ku-chan didn't bark and stayed pampered even when we were there. I would like to have a dog, but I can't due to my monthly travels to Hirugano Highland.
<Year-end
At the end of the year, my second daughter and her son Souta, came to visit us for one week. We took them to the Aquarium Kaiyukan. He paid attention to large sea lions and dolphins, but he remains uninterested in small fish.
He always watches "YouTube" when he's at home, so we often take him out.
We went to Nishikawara Park, Imashirozuka Park, and the rooftop of a Matsuzakaya department store. There are still play equipment, just like before. Souta was happy to be able to ride trains, buses, and cars for 100 or 200 yen. He was so absorbed in playing that he didn't want to go home.
Ama Park in Takatsuki city is huge, so we ran around together.
Since he is 2 years and 8 months old, he runs so fast that I can't keep up with him. He was interested in the piano and wanted to play it, so he put down the music book and hit the keys.
At the end of the year, all my three children gathered together and ate delicious Osechi and sushi. My son gave us a Otoshidama, we were very happy.
That's all for today.
See you next month.
Nosalin