Saturday, July 31, 2010

Hachinohe Sansha Taisai Festival

I'll share more thoughts and post a zillion photos tomorrow....but for now...let me say attending this festival with Akikosan was a blast. 


Crowds like this in America would alarm me....

But the girls were fairly easy to keep track of...the crowds honestly parted and the comments were often and loud. I could get rich if I sold photos of these two. 

Jared was easy to spot and by this point seems to be tired of keeping an eye out for his sisters. Poor guy. He does look rather fearsome doesn't he? 

I felt totally safe, but when I mentioned going to Tokyo with the kids...Akikosan said she thinks it would be a better idea to wait until Mikesan is home. She said maybe Okinawa would be a better idea than Tokyo?????

Family Portrait 

May I say a Victorian corset has nothing over a Japanese Obi

Poor Arielle couldn't eat....

Stacia had no trouble - sweet pineapple

Akiko steered us from the "ice cream" stands to a little man with a cart for "old style Japanese Icesu"....yummm....like a slushy on a cone. 


A very fun evening.....many more sights to share...tomorrow....
Choosing Joy!
©2010 D.R.G.
~Coram Deo~
Living all of life before the face of God...

6 comments:

Renee said...

What fun! esp to have a local with whom to share the experience

For His Glory said...

This looks like such a great time!! wonderful opp. for your kids to experience different ways poeple live. I love the clothing you are all wearing. Ice cream looks good too!

Cynthia said...

What FUN!

Darshia said...

Oh! That looks like it was a wonderful experience! What a blessing to have Akiko to show you things and share so much! I agree w/her, wait 'till Mike is home to tackle Tokyo! Invite her to share/guide. :)

Anonymous said...

Sis:What an interesting and fun day you must have had. You ladies look so good in your outfits. Food even looks fine. Must say Arielle is my kind a gal......... eat very carefully. :):) continue to enjoy life..... like the foto of Sacia on your blog. l/p Mom T.

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful adventure!!