On my way to work
Thanks to Jess McCulloch for tagging me with this fun post idea. I decided to be a little creative and re-use some older pictures that I’ve already shared via Instagram, Twitter or Flickr, combined with a few recent ones. One of the highlights of living in Japan is that we have 4 distinct seasons, so here’s a glimpse of my daily “commute” (a 10 minute walk) through the seasons:
I start my mornings with a moment on the balcony, enjoying the breezes and (mostly) sunny skies, and the view of Yokohama harbor:
This one is from the day after a major typhoon. What a difference a day makes!
After heading downstairs (we live on the 9th floor of a 22 story building), we cross this busy street. Thankfully the crossing signals are unusually long in Japan so we rarely have to wait. Some days, I get extra lucky and I get to walk to work with a friend:
Then we take a short stroll across the canal:
and then up the steps:
through a little park with some super cool trees:
and an interesting statue (that I still don’t know the meaning behind):
and across the adorable mini-bridge:
And we’re there:
Of course, if the weather is not so great, or we’re feeling lazy, we take the escalator up the hill instead of the stairs:
which leads us through a short walk through yet another park:
Plus, if we go that way, we’re rewarded with a fantastic view of Mt. Fuji (on clear days):
And some stunning sunsets on the way home:
I must admit, I love my commute! What does yours look like Chris Betcher, Clint Hamada, Chrissy Hellyer, Brian Lockwood, Keri-Lee Beasley, Dana Watts and anyone else who wants to play along?
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I like this activity, I feel a wave a creativity creeping up in me, I’ll see what I can up with :-)
@Brian,
Looking forward to it!
The shot of the stairs is AWESOME!
@Dan,
Thanks!
SO jealous of your commute and life in Japan!
@Jay,
Not much to complain about over here :)
I love this… how do I submit my photos for “Hi-Ho-Hi-Ho, It’s Off to Work I Go!!!????” I have some great photos!
Cathy Molumby, Supt´s last [type] ..PATIENCE…IT WILL BE A NEW DAY:
@Cathy,
Thanks! All you have to do is write a post, and link back to this one and it will appear in the comments as a trackback. Of course, you can also tag others when you write your post to keep the idea going.
That was awesome.
I need to pay better attention on my way to work — but regardless, it will be NOTHING compared to your spectacular views.
Wow
@Jen,
Thanks! Would love to see your commute too! I’m sure there is something fabulous on your way to work :)
Such beautiful pictures! And so jealous that you can commute in Japan!
The statute is called Ojizo-sama, a type of deity in Buddahism. His job is to protect the children. See here: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ksitigarbha
@Teresa,
Thank you so much for the info on the statue! Now I know what it’s all about – and it is very fitting that I see that one on my way to school every morning :)
What a great activity this has been! I love looking at the other people’s journeys to work. They are so different and really reflect the area and country that we teach in. This would be great to do with students as well. Does it snow where you are? How do you get to work then?
Anne Mirtschin´s last [type] ..A Class Blog or Individual Student Blogs?
Wow! Stories are so much more interesting when told through pictures. The commute you had in Japan is very beautiful! I am a student at the University of South Alabama in EDM 310. I would love to use some of your ideas for my classroom when I become a teacher. Thanks!
~Eva