July 15 2009 Well, Shane was working, so Andi, Mom and I set out to find the Statue of Liberty! Well, isn't that one does as a tourist? Oh, that's right, I'm not in New York! Shane, Andi and I had noticed a sign for the statue back in March on an exploration day. We had planned on going on our way home, but the sign marker is only in one direction for some reason. Anyway, what better time to explore than now.
The Statue is in the little town, possibly village of Momoishi (I believe Momo means peach, and shi indicates city)
Mom and I took MANY pictures, just like any good tourist would do. Probably because this will be as close to the Statue of Liberty that I'll ever get.....to the one in New York that is, have to do it half a world away.We'll have to go back at night sometime. The statue is illuminated every night.
Purplish/pink Hydrangea. My sister's, May, favorite plant. They grow with great abundance here. Blues, pinks, whites, purples, I think I even saw some yellow's. Hopefully May's plant will someday grow....
Statistics on the sizing.
A view of the little lake (or large pond, not sure which) that the statue overlooks.
And here comes the afternoon rain. It has been getting rather humid here in the afternoons (though still not as sticky as the South). Can pretty much guarantee that there will be a rain shower most days. It's wonderful! Have gotten used to carrying umbrellas in the car, and a light jacket as well. Days can go from warm and pleasant to hot and sticky, then cool and wet in no time.
Followed the pathway around the statue and came to a nice little garden area with another pond (definitely a pond this time). There is a walking/jogging path around the perimeter of the park. 2K for the long walk and 1K for the short walk.
Andi found a roller slide and other playground equipment. Andi loves to play in the rain. So took advantage of the moment and rolled the slide down in the pouring rain. She had a great time! Will come back on another day for more fun!
Dance of Joy!
Well, since Andi wasn't using the umbrella, Mom decided to take use of it! Or perhaps I just wasn't sharing my umbrella very well....
Purplish/pink Hydrangea. My sister's, May, favorite plant. They grow with great abundance here. Blues, pinks, whites, purples, I think I even saw some yellow's. Hopefully May's plant will someday grow....
Statistics on the sizing.
A view of the little lake (or large pond, not sure which) that the statue overlooks.
And here comes the afternoon rain. It has been getting rather humid here in the afternoons (though still not as sticky as the South). Can pretty much guarantee that there will be a rain shower most days. It's wonderful! Have gotten used to carrying umbrellas in the car, and a light jacket as well. Days can go from warm and pleasant to hot and sticky, then cool and wet in no time.
Followed the pathway around the statue and came to a nice little garden area with another pond (definitely a pond this time). There is a walking/jogging path around the perimeter of the park. 2K for the long walk and 1K for the short walk.
Andi found a roller slide and other playground equipment. Andi loves to play in the rain. So took advantage of the moment and rolled the slide down in the pouring rain. She had a great time! Will come back on another day for more fun!
Dance of Joy!
Well, since Andi wasn't using the umbrella, Mom decided to take use of it! Or perhaps I just wasn't sharing my umbrella very well....
