Part 2 (A Walk in the Mountains) This was written on Tuesday 16th
Monday was my day off and I felt compelled to go back up to the mountain path. I thought that the droves of people hadn't done it justice and thoughts of the lost episode distracted me from reflecting on the place properly.
It has been very hot in the daytime since I have been here, with temperatures in the greenhouse reaching +40 c (and it's still only spring!!). On my day off it was raining. Still, this didn't deter me. The "town ace" and myself set off up the mountain. "
Driving a 4 wheel drive vehicle along curvy, narrow mountain roads is a very exhilerating experience and I had plenty of time to indulge myself in this pastime"
or in plain english: I couldn't quite find the mountain path first time and drove around in circles alot... But at least it wasn't picking those damn aubergines! (Stay tuned for an upcoming Aubergine special, where we will disect the true nature of the Aubergine and analyse the intense relationship I share with these magnificant beasts!)... I digress.
Having made it to the mountain path I found it a much more peaceful and rewarding experience second time round and the lack of manic crowds allowed me to take a few pictures of the beautiful trees. I take for granted the wonderful extra colour the cherry blossom brings to Japan because they have been here since I landed (now 7 days ago, it feels like an age!). But the Japanese people only experience the blossom (sakura) for 1 or 2 weeks of the year so it really is quite a special event.
It has been very hot in the daytime since I have been here, with temperatures in the greenhouse reaching +40 c (and it's still only spring!!). On my day off it was raining. Still, this didn't deter me. The "town ace" and myself set off up the mountain. "
Driving a 4 wheel drive vehicle along curvy, narrow mountain roads is a very exhilerating experience and I had plenty of time to indulge myself in this pastime"
or in plain english: I couldn't quite find the mountain path first time and drove around in circles alot... But at least it wasn't picking those damn aubergines! (Stay tuned for an upcoming Aubergine special, where we will disect the true nature of the Aubergine and analyse the intense relationship I share with these magnificant beasts!)... I digress.
Having made it to the mountain path I found it a much more peaceful and rewarding experience second time round and the lack of manic crowds allowed me to take a few pictures of the beautiful trees. I take for granted the wonderful extra colour the cherry blossom brings to Japan because they have been here since I landed (now 7 days ago, it feels like an age!). But the Japanese people only experience the blossom (sakura) for 1 or 2 weeks of the year so it really is quite a special event.
PS. For some reason I thought I had a limit on my picture usage but I don't so here are a bunch of pictures from the "Mountain path of dooooooom!!!!!" My favourate is the last one! Also if someone could tell me what the usual temperature in the Baldwins greenhouse is I would be most greatful.
4 comments:
usual temperature? explain a little more what u mean by that and i will have a dig around if u wish :) great photos looks fantastic!
Alan
Umm - what was the significance of those tinned sardines incidentally? I am concerned that you are working in such high temperatures and wonder what special precautions you have to take to keep healthy - apart from working naked - but you didn't mention that. how long at a time are you working at such temperatures? i couldn't do it!!!!!!
To Mr Baker The hottest temperature in the glasshouse where I used to work (I will be impressed if you can infiltrate my old work place just to read the thermometer) and
To Miss Joy the sardines were a visual illustration to show how tightly packed the 4 of us were in the back of the Japanese mans car! and I like the heat it feels good!!!
ahhh i was hopeing it was something i could just google :p
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