Monday, November 16, 2015

Fall Foliage this year;

     Hello Dear Friends; Do Hope you haven't forgot me...  
And I wish to allow me to post "Fall Foliage,  紅葉・コウヨウ"  this year again.  
On our way back from my cousin's 'orange orchard' last week 'picking up 15 boxes this year', we stopped by my husband's brother to share a box for his family.  
His house is close to "錦帯橋, Kintaikyo"  and "紅葉谷公園, Maple Leaf park";   As it was cloudy day, pictures from link pages above from former years might be clear ones to give you better views :-) 

Enjoyed the stroll at both places, even though just a short while;



I would like to apologize sincerely that I couldn't reply to your thoughtful comments.
I wish to inform you that my parents' family Buddhist visited my parents and brother's altar and grave yard, recited Buddhist sutra. Their ashes relocated shared grave of the temple and the Buddhist mortuary tablet was received by the temple safe and sound as my brother wished before he passed away. (no male descendant)
Besides the busy schedule, one of my big responsibility has been finally handled.  Houses and grave yards without people taking care of is the problem in Japan. 
  Night Night from Japan and See You Soon, Dear friends; 

                   Linking this post to,  "Our World Tuesday", "Nature Notes", 
                     "NF Trees n Bushes",  "Outdoor Wednesday""WATW""GoodFences", 

31 comments:

  1. i am glad you have finalized your family obligations.

    these are beautiful scenes! wonderful bridges, trees, views!

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  2. Miyako, I just thought this morning that I hadn't seen a post from you for a while, and when I opened the computer there you are! So happy that you can have your family obligations settled and certainly have respect for you taking the time to be there. Have a super, wonderful week, my friend.

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  3. I know how important it is to finally close the book on all of the family obligations after losing members. I have experienced it so I certainly understand. I know you will sleep better now. You pictures of the bridges, the structures, and the trees are gorgeous. Take care.

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  4. Oh I love the scenery. I love the bridge too, very much.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  5. Wonderful scenes. I'm glad you fulfilled your family obligations.

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  6. You have done a beautiful thing for your family ... That always comes first. Lovely scenes ... We have a few yards with Japanese maples in the neighborhood and they are such a lovely red... It must be wonderful to walk about in a park filled with them, especially this time of year.

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  7. What glorious fall colours!

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  8. Your fall red leaves on the trees are so beautiful, and I like your art work too. The bridges are fabulous, what a fun walk, and the park with the little shelters with the tiled roofs, everything looks so neat and well cared for. I'm sorry about the loss of your brother, and the cares that go with that. Hugs from the PNW, dearest Miyako!

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  9. The autumn leaves are beautiful. I'm sure you are feeling a bit better now that you have completed your family obligations.

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  10. You are a good daughter and your family will be grateful for your taking such good care of them. Glad you can now have the relief of a job well done and can move on to your life as you know it. Your pictures are stunning ... the trees and the structures equally beautiful and so complimentary to each other. Wonderful post, Orchid ...

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  11. Such a gorgeous place! The bridge is beautiful, and I love the fall leaves! We used to have a Japanese maple in our yard, and I just loved it!

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  12. Gorgeous autumn colours, dear Miyako. Take care!

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  13. So beautiful. The design of the bridge and architecture of the buildings are so lovely.

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  14. Hello Miyako, the Autumn leaves are so pretty. Lovely trees and images. The bridge is a pretty scene. I am glad your brothers last wishes were granted. Wonderful post! Enjoy your day and the week ahead!

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  15. Such beautiful colors! I love koyo in Japan. Very fu-ryu :-)
    Love the photos with white walls and zen garden - red leaves look so beautiful over them!

    You've been busy, but I hope you get to relax a lot, too. I'll be busy for a while, too. Sorry if I'll be absent for a while.
    Have a wonderful day, Miyako san xoxo

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  16. Dearest Miyako,
    What a lovely fall post with such bridge as a backdrop against the most beautiful maple leaves in fall color.
    Glad you accomplished all the rituals and obligations in regard to your brother and father. It is meaningful but also quite a burden.
    Sending you hugs and blessings dear friend and some rest!
    Mariette

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  17. What a wonderful family member you are. So glad all this is settled.
    I have missed you.

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  18. You have your own style of photography. It is most pleasing to the beholder. Family matters are important. Glad you were there for your brother and father. If not, who?
    JM, IL-U.S.A.

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  19. You has been old parents works the banboo fencing with garden beautiful flowers showing works of and great photos I love so much Miyako San!
    Have a good OYASUMI KUDASAI MASE!
    Michiko

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  20. Your lovely autumn is so colorful. It's good that you got your family things sorted. I'm sure that's a big burden off your shoulders.

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  21. The fall leaf color really sets off the wonderful arched bridge with the fenced railings.

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  22. Such a beautiful place Miyako! I'm glad you had some time to take a walk there and share with us your beautiful photos.

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  23. Love the bridge and the gorgeous autumn colours

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  24. Miyako, These are so gorgeous. That bridge is really lovely and the colors of your trees in fall are stunning. I really enjoyed your wonderful photos today.

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  25. I am new to your site and I have so enjoyed my visit. The scenery is just exquisite. I will be back to visit you often.

    Big Texas Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  26. I am so sorry to learn of your brother and father. It is a good feeling to get all family obligations taken care of and to follow the wishes of our departed loved ones. I know what a relief that can be. Your photographs are wonderful, peaceful and serene.

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  27. Hello Miyako. It is so nice to see you in Nature Notes. Family obligations always comes first. These are beautiful photos that I enjoyed very much!.... Michelle

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  28. I am sorry for the loss of your brother and commend you for the respect you show to his memory.
    Hope to see you at this week's Wordless Wednesday (on Tuesday):
    http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/11/chicago.html

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