Party

Saturday night, 20th April, 2013.

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We held an Ohanami Party at work. 

Commodo Cantina. 

Above Left to Right:  Tomoko san, Moi, Eri san. 

Below Left to Right: Miki san and Taka san. 

End of Ohanami Party, 2013. 

Justy san

Sunday, 14th April, 2013

Part Two

After lunch, we went back to visit Justy Dog. 

Chikako bought him a present which made him happy. 

He is a very cool pooch ! 

That City

Sunday, 14th April, 2013

We caught the train to That City

to meet Chikako's parents for lunch. 

There were many cherry blossoms out, so beautiful. 

The Sakura from our apartment balcony. 

From the front door, I saw a loooooong line of

people going on a Sakura tour. 

There was/is still quite a lot of snow on the mountains

to the west of our apartment. 

A special cherry blossom train arrived at the station. 

There were many photographers, including me. 

The older train was more interesting than the 

one on which we actually traveled on. 

Still some damage is in evidence. 

I recall these shops very clearly. 

Chikako's parents bought a new car. 

They are very pleased with it. 

We went for lunch. 

Food was great - we all enjoyed. 

Hobara

Sunday, 7th April, 2013

We met some friends, Brent & Kotoe,

and drove out to Hobara Town

to go to an izakaya there.

I need a haircut ! 

Big servings, cheap price, great taste.

  

Large french fries with ketchup - American style. 

Two other diners kindly gave some sake to us to drink. 

Unfortunately, it is not for me although Brent did enjoy. 

It was a fun evening and we will join for dinner again soon. 

Monday, April 1st, 2013

Cooking at Home

Delicious !