Boy's day

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One of the things you see here at the moment are the huge paper or nylon carp streamers 鯉のぼり attached to bamboo or steel poles and flying in the air. They are here because of Boy's day or as it is known here tango no sekku 端午の節句 on the 5th of May. I will hold a small speech about this tomorrow so I do know a bit about it.
You don't see them as much in the cities (lack of space I guess) but they're everywhere in the country side and look quite spectacular.

After the Sakura, Cherry blossom season we're now in the Azalea period and by Jove they're absolutely gorgeous and they come in all colours. The pink or more to the point the fuchsia reddish ones certainly top the bill.
Never thought about vegetation much actually but maybe the years count and your priorities change. Anyway hope you like the colour too.


Latest news .... Diana plans to get married to her big love Mitch. They have met three times and know one another since three months via internet but the wedding is now planned in September. Why would you want plain sense to interfer with your happiness.. right !!