Went to Omotesando and Harajuku
for Sakura pictures. We saw a wedding and at the park, a group of students asked us if they could practise their English by taking us to a shrine and teaching us about it. Their English was perfect, although subject specific. Once their main job was done, they were happy to talk about their lives. They plan to go into 'foreign affairs'; one is majoring in Spanish. They have been to other countries to perfect their English. They all have part-time jobs and one is working at McDonald's. They did an incredible job of teaching us how to pray, how to ring the bell and how to observe the correct behaviors.
They gave us the background history and the why's and how's of what to do at shrines. We were sorry to see them go, but they had many more assignments to complete and many more people to meet. There were thousands of people at the park, having picnics with their families, under the Sakura.
Food stalls were abundant, as always. There were story times throughout the day and young and old watched intently. In Nokashira Park there were boat rides and more Sakura festivities. Gnome is in love with swans and wants to go for a ride. We think the film, Cherry Blossoms may have been shot here.
for Sakura pictures. We saw a wedding and at the park, a group of students asked us if they could practise their English by taking us to a shrine and teaching us about it. Their English was perfect, although subject specific. Once their main job was done, they were happy to talk about their lives. They plan to go into 'foreign affairs'; one is majoring in Spanish. They have been to other countries to perfect their English. They all have part-time jobs and one is working at McDonald's. They did an incredible job of teaching us how to pray, how to ring the bell and how to observe the correct behaviors. 
They gave us the background history and the why's and how's of what to do at shrines. We were sorry to see them go, but they had many more assignments to complete and many more people to meet. There were thousands of people at the park, having picnics with their families, under the Sakura. 
Food stalls were abundant, as always. There were story times throughout the day and young and old watched intently. In Nokashira Park there were boat rides and more Sakura festivities. Gnome is in love with swans and wants to go for a ride. We think the film, Cherry Blossoms may have been shot here.
But you are in Osaka now right? :s Confusing chronology! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's always those chance meetings that make traveling so wonderful.