This is our corner, known by taxi drivers as "the three pine trees." When we leave home, this is usually the way we head - downhill. Jonathan walks about 20 minutes to work in the main "downtown" area of Kobe called "Sannomiya." Kendra usually heads this way to go shopping, run errands or to catch one of the train lines to visit someone. Those of you who (will) visit, know that we do a ton of walking here. For the most part, we really enjoy it, as it's healthy and a good chance to unwind or just process the day. In our neighborhood, it's usually simpler to walk than to hassle with driving & finding a parking spot. Parking spots are hard to come by. When you do come by them... they tend to be expensive and VERY narrow.
This is a street in our neighborhood. It isn't marked "one way," however it is narrower than most driveways I recall in the States. Jonathan found himself on this road once in the CAR, only to realize how futile it was to continue down this path. He backed his way out onto a wider road & found a different way to get where he wanted!
Speaking of narrow streets & parking spots...this is one of the funniest things to see when we come home in the evening. Now, HOW in the world does this person manage to get his car into the garage??? We might have to "camp out" here to figure out this puzzle one of these days!
One Saturday (actually Girls' Day, March 3rd), we were walking around & saw several ladies dressed like this, in full kimono. It's always an interesting, strange experience to see modern & traditional Japan coming together in the here & now!
When you come visit, we'd love to welcome you to your room with fresh flowers from our local flower shop. It's a great place and the shopkeeper is a very kind, talented woman. Each time I go to her, she inquires about the recipients of the flowers - nationality, approximate age, their relation to us (family, co-worker, etc.) I just let her go from there....she selects & arranges the flowers with care and then delivers them to our door.
If you're not planning on visiting in the near future, you may receive a letter or package from us sooner than you'll see the guest room flowers. You might be interested in this important neighborhood landmark is our Post Office. They do a great job getting our mail to you and to us, usually in about a week's time.
This is our corner, known by taxi drivers as "the three pine trees." When we leave home, this is usually the way we head - downhill. Jonathan walks about 20 minutes to work in the main "downtown" area of Kobe called "Sannomiya." Kendra usually heads this way to go shopping, run errands or to catch one of the train lines to visit someone. Those of you who (will) visit, know that we do a ton of walking here. For the most part, we really enjoy it, as it's healthy and a good chance to unwind or just process the day. In our neighborhood, it's usually simpler to walk than to hassle with driving & finding a parking spot. Parking spots are hard to come by. When you do come by them... they tend to be expensive and VERY narrow.
This is a street in our neighborhood. It isn't marked "one way," however it is narrower than most driveways I recall in the States. Jonathan found himself on this road once in the CAR, only to realize how futile it was to continue down this path. He backed his way out onto a wider road & found a different way to get where he wanted!
Speaking of narrow streets & parking spots...this is one of the funniest things to see when we come home in the evening. Now, HOW in the world does this person manage to get his car into the garage??? We might have to "camp out" here to figure out this puzzle one of these days!
One Saturday (actually Girls' Day, March 3rd), we were walking around & saw several ladies dressed like this, in full kimono. It's always an interesting, strange experience to see modern & traditional Japan coming together in the here & now!
When you come visit, we'd love to welcome you to your room with fresh flowers from our local flower shop. It's a great place and the shopkeeper is a very kind, talented woman. Each time I go to her, she inquires about the recipients of the flowers - nationality, approximate age, their relation to us (family, co-worker, etc.) I just let her go from there....she selects & arranges the flowers with care and then delivers them to our door. 
If you're not planning on visiting in the near future, you may receive a letter or package from us sooner than you'll see the guest room flowers. You might be interested in this important neighborhood landmark is our Post Office. They do a great job getting our mail to you and to us, usually in about a week's time.
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