Recent Gems

Spring is here and the weather is warming up finally! The peninsula I live on is covered up in nature and is absolutely beautiful, especially in the summer time when we can go to the beach. I spend a lot of time outdoors, either going on hikes, running, or exploring the coast for new secret beaches. Here are some recent lovely things I've happened upon recently.

 Koinobori, "flying fish flags," set up for Children's Day- a May festival celebrating the growth and happiness of children...

French Almond Cake...

Cherry Blossoms by the sea...

Maki zushi rolls...

Found these flowers during my evening run the other day...

Food and fun times from a recent trip to the big city in our prefecture...