From Tears to Smiles –  March 27, 2025 

  • Location:  Nara City  > Osaka > Nara City
  • Walk: Osaka Castle & River Walk
  • Visit: City Hall & Book Store
  • Weather:  50-65°/ more clouds than sun 20-20 mph 

OVERVIEW

WALK:  5m walk from Natsuko’s house in Nara City to Shin-Omiya Train Station

TRAIN:  30m from Shin-Omiya Train Station with two transfers to Osaka Station

WALK: Osaka

TRAIN: 30m from Shin-Omiys Station to Shin-Omiya Train Station

WALK:  5m to Natsuko’s house in Nara City 

SLEEP: Natsuko’s house in Nara City 

Hinako wailed when she first met me. Albeit she was sick.  For days she still cried when she saw me. Yesterday she took my handkerchief and was dusting the floor with it. Good curiosity. This morning she said my name. Having finished her breakfast yogurt she wanted more. Hinako graciously accepted my yogurt. We are making good progress as friends ❤️.

Hinako finished yogurt.
Hinako finished my yogurt!
Happiness.
Mother and Father getting Hinako ready for school.

5 thoughts on “From Tears to Smiles –  March 27, 2025 ”

  1. Dear Linda,
    Your ability to cross cultural boundaries and interact so personally with the Japanese people is inspiring to me. Hinako is so cute, what a gorgeous smile!
    Sincerely,
    Bill

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    1. Bill you are such a family man. You could have easily slipped into these people’s lives too. Bring with them has added much to my life. ~linda

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