Chasing Camellias 椿を追いかけて

Drawn to the beautiful of the camellia in our backyard, I arranged the flower on the Valentine’s day.

Today was another beautiful day, the first day of spring in the lunar calendar.  I visited Hakone Japanese Garden who celebrated its 100th year in 2017.

My focus today was of course their camellia garden located the Upper Moon Viewing House.  A little uphill in the shade felt good to my body.

I’ve only come here during summer and the camellia area then were beaches with deep green leaves.  In season, I was surprised by the many different kinds and colors of camellia.  There was only me around during a late afternoon on weekday, though I was just so so happy, almost running around and enjoying them from all angles.  I really love to look at the flowers.  I shall come again soon.

先日裏庭の椿の美しさに見惚れて、一輪生けました。

今日もお天気が良く気持ちのいい春晴れ。丁度旧暦暦の上でも春が始まるし、思い立って近くにある１００年の歴史を持つ日本庭園へ足を運びました。

お目当てはもちろん「椿通り」。庭園の山側の坂道に面し、運動がてら。

今まで夏にしか訪れたことがなかったので、椿の季節は始めて。

なんとまぁ種類の多さにもうびっくり！色とりどり、形もとりどり。テンション上がりまくりです。平日の昼間だったので、椿通りには私一人。いろんな角度から鑑賞を堪能しました。やっぱり私は花が好きなんだなーと再確認した午後でした。また必ず行きます！

For more information on Hakone Gardens: www.hakone.com