towers of flowers: June 14 2024

sumida river

this river route is full of great things to capture at night. a romantic ambiance and a gentle breeze, very fit for a night of fun with a loved one. i'll let the pictures speak for itself. here are pictures of tokyo sky tree, the nearby bridges, tour boats, and the asahi beer building. which one do you like the most?

hydrangea festival

this time i walked inside a temple and they had hydrangeas on display. these hydrangeas were submitted from all parts of the country. as these were competition entries, these were the best they each had to offer. the previous time, i have checked that hydrangea colors depend on the soil's acidity. how could they have achieved all these colors on display? just check them out and leave a comment on which ones you loved the most.

the backstory

and here is the story for the day. this photowalk happened because i was too tired for the usual cardio routine. i had leg day yesterday and my legs will surely give up if i did a treadmill today. so if i were to have a cardio exercise, i would rather choose one at a slower pace where i get to enjoy the sights. so here, i chose to have a night walk. i started earlier, immediately after work i dressed up and went out. i aimed for a longer route this time. "i need to have a revenge walk towards sensoji", suggested my brain. yesterday's walk was fun but i was in a hurry, i did not have enough time to enjoy the route fully. "this time i would like to have a revenge but can i make it?", asked my legs.

i was surprised when i got to the place, i still had the energy to roam around. my body cooperated to what the brain wanted. to still have more energy left despite the kilometers walked is a feat. 9.5 km is no joke for me, i can only do that when i hike the mountains. so i too was surprised when i checked the pedometer. as it was running late, there was a time when i started writing my hive entry along the way. the dedication was commendable but the mosquitoes had the best time of all, they had a buffet while i was busy writing my entry for the day.

night walks are really great to do but please consider your safety when you do decide to engage in one. please, do not take your safety for granted. plan the route, know the place, make sure someone knows of your whereabouts, and make sure you have the means to call in case of an emergency.

as always, stay safe and have fun.
AMPING KANUNAY!