Cloudy, and rather chilly, but nice for
hiking.
Anecdotes about Fire God and Water God and
the monkey boss.
“How fascinating”
the guests seemed to say, judging from their expressions.
The other N prepared illustrated Chinese
characters with its original forms of six senses at a wheel of stone. They all
read Chinese characters, so they must have understood them quite well.
One of them even read some parts of the
inscription of the temple Bell made in 1631.(R’s introduction
to one of the oldest historical relics of the Yakuoin)They showed interest in all kinds of
topics, ---a list of 厄年, charms,Asagimadara, 108 delusions( Who counted
them?) , and so forth. Good listeners!
Since
we had the information that “one of them had difficulties hiking in rough
terrain”, we took the Fuji trail to the top. However,
she had to ask how much more to climb at each turn. With everyone’s encouragement , we all made it to the summit. Our greatest
achievement for this tour! ( N helping carry her handbag! I had to smile to
myself……how funny it looked, but how sweet and kind of
him.) At the summit, our heroine wanted the picture of herself ,alone right
next to 高尾山頂. We celebrated with her, and were proud of
her, too.
Cozy, relaxed and friendly all the way.
They treated us to late lunch at Takahashiya.
Another live conversation on families, marriages of young people, the Japanese
society and Singapore and so on during the meal.
We also got two key holders. Thank you so
much, Generous guests!
You are always welcome. Come back anytime!
( by Ryo )
