five leaf clover..

unfortunately it was not me who found this or photographed it, yet my husband, again, apparently four leaf clovers are for happiness, five for wealth and six for fame.... it's a lovely picture anyhows ; )

an original seat...

sadly not my photo, but my husbands...too good not to post here!

more roses....

haven't been getting out and about much, lots of time at my desk, in the classroom, kitchen...hmmmm need to change all that soon! mind you roses on my desk make for a wonderful day ; )

working....?

he loves his job....and no wonder why, outside, sleeping under the cherry trees, able to take a bite whenever you want....

through the hoop...

thrice at the shrine for a healthy summer...and you get a sip of sake and snacks when you're done ; )

a cup made from..

freshly cut bamboo for a sip of sake, it was delicious...the taste of fresh bamboo and sake was an unexpectedly wonderful combination..

lotus'...

in the temple pond...

christian dior..

is name of this rose, but smelt far superior to any perfume!

cooking by colour...

still trying to make nice food, in a vaguely vegetarian manner...i decided cooking by colour might be more fun, this tasted ok too!

after zazen...

the group leader...a very stylish traditional japanese man...don't see this very often.

wash your heart...

is what these chinese characters say..and indeed i did try while i waited for my tofu to be fried..

on my way back..

from the shops..

temple food...

renewed attempt at shojin ryori, japanese temple food. it is the perfect yoga food, healthy, cheap and light, but i find it so difficult to make. i have given up a few times, but now a new book and a new start....feeling good, avacado is a modern addition to the traditional cuisine....just love avacados! this book seems to work, so far no major mess ups! but need to work on my presentation skills, real shojin ryori is so much prettier!!

fluffy cars..

what's it all about? is it only japanese girls that do this?? do people in other countries need furry dashboards and cuddly toys to keep them company on their commute?? this girl fit the bill so well, she was in the overtake lane driving very very slowly chatting on her phone, oblivious to the world outside, and lining up on her tail! couldn't resist taking this at the traffic light!