Vernal equinox is a special day in Japan for visiting family.
We visit Saburo’s second cousin living a 10 minute walk from his house. Her 100 year old home has amazing wood work. Space heaters warm individual rooms. The gray table skirt is a cozy warm electric blanket.Totsukawa is on a Kumano Kodo route. Saburo’s second cousin keeps a rest space for pilgrims. It’s most welcoming with day beds and literature.Namiyo teaches me how to make sushi which we will serve for dinner when Saburo’s brother Morito visits. Morito gifted me a beautiful Nara piece of pottery.
Linda, It’s so wonderful to see you enjoying special time with their family and even preparing food together. Such a beautiful experience. Cheers to everyone, and enjoy!
Wow….nice piece of pottery for you to enjoy your green tea. I got a chuckle seeing you with the red apron on. Very Japanese. So I can expect you to serve sushi the next time I visit.
Linda Scandore 
Linda, It’s so wonderful to see you enjoying special time with their family and even preparing food together. Such a beautiful experience. Cheers to everyone, and enjoy!
Holly
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Thanks Holly. Yes, for someone who like to travel solo this time with Namiyo and Saburo’s family has been a rich experience. ~linda
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Wow….nice piece of pottery for you to enjoy your green tea. I got a chuckle seeing you with the red apron on. Very Japanese. So I can expect you to serve sushi the next time I visit.
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Long for a telephone chat with you as you well understand my experiences. How are you progressing with a fall trip to Japan? ~linda
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