Autumn leaves
Written by: adekun on 7 November, 2008 10:27 pm - Filed under: hiroshima, shimane ?
Wednesday began abruptly, if a little late. Although Kento begins sleeping alongside us, he soon turns 90 degrees (maybe it’s 270°) so he can stick his toes in my ear. After a disturbed night, I was looking forward to lie-in when Tsutomu called. The day was probably the last clear day for a while and a good one to behold autumnal colours.
Beginning of the track and summit
Looking back at the Hiroshima side and car park
Looking over at Shimane and Mount Daisen (far distance)
Once we met up, it was a two hour drive to Mount Agatsuma (吾妻山). The mountain straddles both the prefectures of Shimane and Hiroshima. From the full car-park it to took only twenty minutes to reach the summit. Along the way, a few of the amazed ramblers managed to say hansode? (short sleeves), beyond the usual konnichiwa. I too could be equally amazed as it was 20°C, sunny and everyone was wearing shirts, jumpers and/or coats.
Less trodden return path
The path was surprisingly clear
Off from the campsite
Atop the summit (1239m) it seemed like a WI convention. After lunch the two of us walked back a different route through golden trees and past kumasasa (bear bamboo).
Jon in France
13 November, 2008 #
90° or 270°…surely it should be possible to tell depending upon which foot arrives first?
Nice colours. We’re just getting to the end of ours. All over for another six months.
Lucy Corrander
14 November, 2008 #
Dropping by through Blotanical. Thought I would say hello.
Lucy Corrander
LOOSE AND LEAFY
Rick Rosenshein
22 November, 2008 #
Great blog, beautiful photos and articles. Very informative. Thank you for sharing and keep up the great work. Rick
adekun
26 November, 2008 #
Not at all with it at the best of times. The abrupt awakening is no exception. Thanks for the comments.