Cherry Blossoms!

Just a quick post to say that everything you have heard about the cherry blossoms here is true. The Japanese LOVE their cherry blossoms and go out in packs every year to see them, drink a lot, and generally enjoy the beautiful weather.

We went to two different locations last weekend, and it really was magnificent. Quite a hike to get to each place, but totally worth it!

First location: Miura-Kaigan - took about one million years to get there by train. Fortunately the boys were troopers and had a good time:

Second location: Taura. Shorter train ride, but extremely steep climb. Got to go through a bamboo forest first, which was lovely, and then the grove was beautiful. The boys did great again, but that night as he was getting into bed, Anthony said, "I don't think I want to go see cherry blossoms tomorrow." LOL!!!