The cherry blossoms that the whole country waits so patiently for at this time of year are taking their time to bloom here in Kyoto. Mrs Bloggs and I took a 13,617 step (she has taken to walking around with a pedometer!) walk down the river and to town and back, and saw just one or two trees in full flower. I would say that it was disappointing, except the day was wonderful - sublime temperatures and Hollywood skies - and the river is a pleasure at any time of year. There probably is no better place to see how people in this city rest and relax. From musicians playing the bagpipes and trumpets, to jugglers and joggers, and lovers and friends taking a stroll. They're all there. Life in a lower gear, and all the better for it.
Posted by Joe at March 28, 2004 10:59 PM