The year-end

In the IGASHIRA park,

we could see several wild birds there. Above is SHIME.

ATORI, first time to see for us.

Nice catch, kingfisher.

Is it serious fight or bullying? Very unusual sight.

Enjoyed the midge game

She and I visited her favorite fishing pond after a year interval.

Half day ticket costed  2,000 yen for adults and half of it for kids(release only, no keep).

Her pellet fly was strong this year also(same as the last year).

Pic by her.

SAKURA_MASU loved midge pupa. So beautiful and strong fish.

What did you catch, Lance?

Big one(56cm) with small #20 fly! It was hard to land him.

Hybrid of rainbow and something?

The pellet fly didn't keep effective through a day.

The albino loved it too.

And the Griffith's Gnat worked well in the evening.

The owner of this fishing pond is always kind to the beginner. Thank you.

It was nice last fishing of this year (TSURIOSAME) for us.

Be free

Whenever I come here, I can be free from everything

which gives me much stress.

This french wine was so nice, 5 stars(The highest rank of mine)!

These olives were so nice to eat.

It was first time to try 'Red wine fruits punch'. Yum-yum!

Rich tasted espresso made me happy again.

Don't forget what you swore.

My wife's home town

Even it is the middle of daytime, there were many ice needles.

Had nice local lunch there. I strongly recommend it, if you have a chance.

U-JI KOJI.

Beautiful chain of mountains.

My older daughter's favorite park.

I felt it was winter when I saw this flower.

She is very good at such things. Love you sweetie.

Coffee break

This book is so interesting. I should take more time with my family and friends. Yes, it is just 'Life is good' isn't it, Lance.

Souvenir of Myanmar

from my wife who've been there with her parents and sister.

Myanmar's lacquered stuff. Beautiful works.

Got two prizes this year

Still they weren't the best prizes though, got better than last year I think.