This has been quite the ordeal - trying to finally update our blog. With interesting internet access at the library, and serious issues getting our internet hooked up in our home, I have finally managed to begin a blog update (against all odds!).
Having said that, our last month has been a whirlwind of unpacking combined with exploring. We managed to take in both the Hirosaki Snow Festival and the Lake Towada Snow and Light Festival. Thankfully, we went to the Hirosaki one first (it may have been a bit of a let down had we gone to Lake Towada first). The issue was that this winter has not been one of much snow (for this area), so the Hirosaki festival did not have a lot to work with. It was still very beautiful, and the castle (top picture) was gorgeous at night time.
Abi's question was, on a scale of 1-5, how did we like the festival. We agreed that it was around a 4, but the experience of the drive there (which was close to 3 hours) and learning what a snow lantern was (that they were not hanging lanterns, but rather standing lanterns with electric flashlight type things inside), was priceless.
The highlights of the Lake Towada festival included a very interesting musical performance - an odd stringed instrument, as well as different drums than I have seen before, with plenty of Japanese commentary scattered between numbers.
Now, for a couple of pictures of the house, and an updated picture of my growing belly (picture taken at 27 weeks)!
2 comments:
Nice place! I think I recognize that furniture from somewhere!
Hello Nicole & Hyatt. Your Mom gave us your blog, it is so good to keep in touch, though you probably will never find us on a blog.We really felt we were part of your adventure.
Do you also have an e-mail?
Ours is berlin1939@cableone.net
Hugs, In Christ, Ingrid for the both of us
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