An Old Temple in my Neighbourhood

[ontos]

Well I was going to download the pictures I took in 1968 while on leave but for some reason this downloader won't let me, it says my picture folder is empty but it's not. Sorry.

 

[Shinpachi]

Please don't mind, Merv.
I'm very grateful for your sincere efforts and look forward to next chance in the future.

I've found a cherry blossom tree in my neighborhood today.
This is rare to see in the winter. Just a couple of shots for you
Thanks !

 

[Wurger]

 

[Wayne Little]

Excellent.

 

[Shinpachi]

Thanks Wojtek and Wayne !

No cherry blossoms in my old temple yet as the tree type may be different.
Renewal work is going on solemnly and renewed sections are coming up step by step.

 

[Wurger]

 

[Shinpachi]

Thanks Wojtek !

If I may add a few more pics I thought interesting in the temple, this is an old ashtray, probably 20 years or so, placed beside a temple office. It means "Smoke itself is harmful for people" but the warning at the time sounds too modest or indirect in today's standard. There were good days for smokers until this kind of warning came up.

 

[Gnomey]

Good shots shinpachi!

 

[Shinpachi]

Thanks Hugh !

Full cherry blossoms at last !
Not good weather but no rain fortunately

 

[Old Wizard]

Beautiful.

 

[Gnomey]

Nice shots shinpachi!

 

[Shinpachi]

Thank you, Old Wizard and Hugh !
Rain clouds have covered all over the islands this year

 

[Wayne Little]

Love those Blossoms...!!

 

[Wurger]

 

[Shinpachi]

Thanks Wayne and Wojtek !
It was good 2 years ago with the sunshine

 

[Wurger]

Great!

 

[Shinpachi]

Thanks !

 

[Wayne Little]

would be a great sight to see!

 

[Shinpachi]

Thanks again Wayne !
I don't know how it is in other countries but viewing the cherry blossoms in the evening is also popular in my country.
I took these pictures earlier today. That was mysterious. Thanks !

 

[Wurger]

These are cool !