from the trip…
getting ready to fly
A trio of the birds took the trip with me and had their own penguin escort.
never win at bingo
Day one -
we went to the San Jose Obon Festival
and played the games
watched the little girls dance in their amazing dresses.
We stayed late, well until it got dark, and I took some photos of the fabulous lights…
There were rows and rows of people dancing Obon Odori (japanese folk dancing) around and around this huge circle
under the hanging lanterns…it was really beautiful
July 20th, 2006 at 2:07 pm
I love how they are all clumbed together like they are having a little conversation. They have such personalities in their little mouths.
July 20th, 2006 at 2:27 pm
i am particularly fond of the lantern photo =)
July 20th, 2006 at 2:42 pm
love the obon photos. how is it being back in nyc? miss you…check out my blog. i need help. will call you later
July 20th, 2006 at 3:14 pm
i love all those hanging lights! lovely!
July 20th, 2006 at 4:38 pm
Gorgeous photos! Look at those little girls! Soo cute.
July 21st, 2006 at 3:59 am
amazing photos - love the little girls dancing!!!
bingo is one of my favorite games and I never win either - me and your penguins might be a perfect match
July 21st, 2006 at 6:28 am
what marvelous photos!!
July 21st, 2006 at 12:40 pm
jessica - they have very pouty mouths
ky - I love lanterns…especially at night
kace - your blog looks great, I’ll try and call you later
michelle - I could take photos forever of the lights
johanna - love the little girls, so cute all dressed up and ready to dance!
maditi - we played bingo for ages and we just never won…oh well
shari - thank you soo much!
July 21st, 2006 at 3:31 pm
wendy… i used to dance in obon festival… you just flooded my brain w/ memories….
and i LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE that latern/light photo. golly…..
July 23rd, 2006 at 4:58 am
Hi Wendy,
The festival looks fantastic. Your photos made me feel as if I was there amongst all the atmosphere.
Cheers,
Louise
July 24th, 2006 at 5:53 pm
I just recently discovered your blog and site. I really enjoyed the pictures and art. I would like to link to your site and write a post promoting it. Let me know if this is okay. I think a lot of people will like what you have here. Also wondering … if I can post the never win at bingo photo to promote your blog. Either way, thanks for the great work!
Eddie
July 26th, 2006 at 8:14 am
your photos are super-enchanting.
the little guys playing Bingo … are you kidding me?!!?! so great wenders.
xo
July 27th, 2006 at 11:27 am
lisa - do you have photos…you must have been super cute!
louise - yeah, so glad my photos are doing their job!
eddie - thank you for asking, but you are welcome to link to my site, thanks for stopping by.
maria -big