Finally, an Update!!

For once I have a little time to update this blog. I have a few pictures from last week when we went with Kaori’s family to Tochigi-ken for a picnic and some late cherry blossom viewing at one of the local parks. Since it was a national holiday, the place was packed. There were vendors selling all sorts of food, and people were just generally relaxing and having a good time.

Makeshift parking lot outside the park.

Some of the late blooming cherry blossoms.

Tons of people.

This picture makes me hungry.

Kaori’s sister, Yuko and my nephew Kira, who will be one year old in July. He is recovering from heart surgery after birth so he has to use an oxygen tank for a while. You would have no idea he had heart surgery after seeing how much energy he has though.

Fish on a stick.

Salty, buttery baked potato. I guess the area is famous for these things. EVERYONE was eating them.

I wanted to join the karaoke contest but Kaori wouldn’t let me.

Squid anyone?

Kira has had enough action for the afternoon.

That’s it for now. There are a few other photos here.