This week is a series of holidays that make up what the Japanese call Golden Week. We usually take a few days during this week to visit Tim’s parents. They live in the country, so it is always a relaxing time.  The river is about a five-minute walk from their house, so early morning walks there is a must.

If you would like to know more about the Golden Week holidays, click here.

Photo note:  This picture was taken along the river where Tim’s parents live when the cherry trees were blooming.  This week, the farmers should be flooding their fields to begin planting rice.