What a adventure filled few days we've had! On Friday, Tim took Irene, Marie and I on a road trip through the mountains and little villages surrounding Onishi. Tim Chapleo is an Irishman who now lives 6 months in Australia and 6 months in Onishi. He and his wife, Kimi are hoping to move to Onishi full time at some point. Tim is a funny, smart and gentle soul. He is great company and we had a blast!
Later that afternoon, we participated in the Tea Ceremony lead by Kjell's wife, Fuyuko. Her father is the 16th generation tea master and head of the Kobori Enshu School of Tea. Their ancestor, Kabori Enshu ( born in 1579) was the teacher to the shogun and designed some of the most famous gardens around Japan including the garden at Nijojo Castle in Kyoto. Fuyuko will become the next Head Tea Master, a position mostly designated to the next male in the family. So, she's kind of a really big deal!!!!!!
https://www.nabunken.go.jp/org/bunka/jgd/pages/KoboriEnshu.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9baobO8t0g
Saturday, we had YET another sushi/ sashimi/ sake feast extraordinaire.
And, today Jeannie, Marie and I biked 45 minutes to the flea market and back. It drizzled ever so slightly and it felt great! I worked in the studio the rest of the day!
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| The road less traveled |
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| We stopped at a small shrine on our jorney through the mountains. |
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| Before you go to the temple to pray, one must wash your hands |
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| The dog that protects the temple |
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Tim, Marie and Irene. Irene is from Korea and works in metal. Please visit her website to see her stunning work.
http://www.irene-huh.com |
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| That river........looking down from a bridge |
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| Beautiful foliage from the top of a bridge |
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| We ended our excursion with yummy pizza. Fresh and seasonal veggies with tons of cheese! |
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| The pizza guy with his oven and the happy guests |
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Tea Ceremony with Mark, Me, Charlotte, Emilie, Marie and the esteemed Fuyuko. The ceremony is lovely, soft and quiet. The term Wabi Sabi came from this beautiful cultural activity
“To Travel is to Live” – Hans Christian Andersen |
