SAKURA

We have cherry tree in back yard. It is in full bloom now.
Japanese often compare the cherry to human life
such as its peek period is very short
and the way its petal fall is gracious.
Last April we also enjoyed the full bloom of cherry tree
in Tokyo with my sister.
I remember the crowded Palace where we had a picnic lunch watching cherry tree.

Merriwyn

Last night we were invited to dinner at Merriwyn's home,
who is Jon's cousin and an interior designer living in Windsor.
At her place there is lots of stuff from Asia
and she beautifully co ordinates them with deco furniture.
First we had chat with Merriwyn and her boyfriend, Peter in the living room
having Champagne and dip,
then we shifted to dining room where was lit by candles.
I noticed a Japanese belt (obi) which was used for the table centre.
She served three course meals with formal dishes and cutlery.
Her cooking was marvellous,
each dishes had very delicate flavor.
We really enjoyed meals and chat with them until over midnight.