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| a roadside stretch - this was the first real trip rene:s done in his new hi ace van, it's really spacious and comfortable but it was a tiring drive for him after a full day at the shop till after nine. |
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| bedtime at last, but cal does a few neck strengtheners before he hits the sack |
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| a detail from the cover of the book i:m reading, love that little man tilting the kanji, beautiful design |
WEDNESDAY JULY 31st
sayaka's dad works for yamaha test driving their boats, all kinds from average size to super luxury. that involves a lot of turning, flying through the air, sharp turns - exciting work. he took us out on lake Hamanako for the day, cal had his first boat trip, first swim in the sea and first big family outing.
the lake was originally freshwater but it's close to the sea and after an earthquake an opening was created that let the seawater in.
sayaka's dad at the wheel
sayaka with her
mum michiko
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| bad shot - the mountains around lake Hamanako disappear in these lovely 2D layers - it was impossible to get a decent shot while the boat was leaping over the water, cal was happily ensconced and strapped into his comfy carry basket |
on the way home we stopped at this intriguing place, it felt like a mini montsalvat, artists working there in studios (not open when we were there) the building looks all handmade and sort of eastern european with a bit of wobbly gaudy thrown in. set in lovely lush gardens on a steep hillside near forest.
restaurant that is a nostalgic
spot for sayaka - the family:s
been going there for years,
since she was little.
Now cal's been there too.
a big day out for him
last stop before going
home for the night, a huge
store, homewares, supermarket
things, hardware, bigger than
bunnings. as usual there was
a lot of funny packaging to
be photographed
these cats are downright
spooky!
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