The days of watching the water｜Memories of the river and sea in these years

(I just found out that the pictures I sent at night could not be displayed, so I reposted it.)

The sea connecting Taiwan and Japan

I never imagined that I would fly over this ocean and land on the other side of the land, living in an unfamiliar frontier, where it all started.

Aichi sea

Crossing the border sea between the two places seems to touch the secret language of a certain sea, opening the life of watching sea water every day.

The sea in Aichi is the first sea that accompanies me in a foreign land. The salty taste of tears during the alien adaptation period should be similar to the sea.

A delightful rise and a calming ebb.

Holidays go to the junction of the river and the sea to wait for the low tide, put on rain boots and gloves, dig deep among the wet sand and gravel just after the low tide, dig the clams, and add them to the evening meal.

The first time I went to a nearby port was in the winter when I was recovering from a serious illness, and before the new year, I completed the inspection near my home.

Watching the boats coming and going back and forth between the islands, I was afraid of the water and hesitated whether to go on an adventure.

Zhuangchuan in Gassho Village, Shirakawa-go

On a holiday, I took a passenger bus to visit Gasshang Village for a day.

Overlooking the scenery of Zhuangchuan on the meeting bridge in Gasshang Village, looking forward to a beautiful encounter.

Or go under the bridge to watch the river and snow up close, and feel the climate and scenery different from your hometown.

The weather is sunny and you can forget the fatigue of the 3-hour traffic jam due to traffic accidents on the road.

Or take pictures of the reflections of the scenery in a pool of water in front of the gassho construction house,

What is the real picture of symmetry? What is fake?

Lake Biwa in Shiga

Shiga prefecture is the second stop on a working holiday, and I didn’t expect to continue watching the water (laughs).

The magnificent lake view of Lake Biwa is matched with the pink cherry blossoms blooming in spring, the petals falling with the wind, and a pink carpet is spread on the sidewalk.

On a rare holiday, take a sightseeing ferry to one of the eight scenic spots of Lake Biwa, "the island where the gods live" - Takeushima Island, for a one-day visit to the shrine.

At the moment of landing, there is a magical peace of mind.

Travel Notes of Zhuyu Island→Beautiful Views During Travel｜Zhuyu Island, Shiga Prefecture, Japan

Katsura River in Kyoto

Before leaving Shiga for the third stop of the journey, follow the guidance of my favorite singer Mai Kuraki's singing, and come to Togetsukyo Bridge for a light trip.

Unfortunately, it rained heavily that day, the sky was gray and black, and the rain curtain covered the gray and white.

The river is turbulent, and there is no ferry to take.

I was walking on the bridge where I heard that couples would break up if they walked back together.

Halfway through, I turned back. Anyway, I came here alone, I was afraid that the umbrella in my hand would be separated from me.

Aoike, Hokkaido

Hokkaido is the third stop of the journey. The beautiful blue pond is like a mirror reflection, and the beautiful blue pond water flows. It is the most dreamy scenery I have ever seen.

Shinobu Pond in Ueno

The fourth stop of the journey, Tokyo, originally thought that the days of watching water would end in the bustling big city, but I did not expect that the days of watching water would still be the same. (laugh)

The first time I stepped on the swan boat was here, either advancing or retreating, or resting and letting it drift with the wind.

Experience Tokyo in a slow-moving way like never before at Shinobu Pond in Ueno.

However, I seem to have quietly come to one of the rumored couple breakup spots.

Although I still see many men and women happily dating boating.

The sea connecting Japan and Taiwan

A year later, when I crossed this sea again, the familiar scenery greeted me "Welcome home"!

Going back to my hometown should end my days of watching water, but that's not the case.

freshwater

I have a lot of fate with Danshui. When I come back, I will come here many times due to fate, watching the beautiful sunset on the river, the stars and the moon slowly revealing light in the night sky of Zhangqing, ah, it is home.

Taitung Jinlun

In 2020, when the epidemic situation in Taiwan was not yet severe, that summer suddenly decided to take a 36-hour sleepless rail trip around the island as a sign of youth.

Expecting to watch the sunrise in Jinlun, I couldn't wait to stick my head out before I reached the beach, so I had to greet it from a distance and ran towards it.

nose angle

A few months later, I came to the Bitoujiao Trail, known as the Taiwan version of the Great Wall, and silently healed the body and soul with the beautiful scenery of mountains and rivers.

Bitoujiao Travel Notes → See Taiwan｜The Bitoujiao Trail, known as the Taiwan version of the Great Wall

the world is a sea

Speaking of the sea, I can't help but think of these two different seas.

The sea of clouds in Hokkaido

In order to meet you, you need to get up early and you need luck.

As soon as the sun rises it will dissipate.

Sea of People in Japan

I seek you in the sea of people,

If you hear my call,

Please respond softly,

I'm so afraid that you will just pass me by.

It was written that suddenly thought of Xianzi's "Coastal Zone".

 Xianzi - Coastal Zone Lyricist: Mulan Hao aka Chen Weiling
Composer: Ma Yiqiang Empty platform into autumn The cool sea breeze blows the leaves under my feet away The train is about to set off Urge me to leave quickly My heart is overloaded The love you don't understand When disappointment gradually bury everything I didn't expect to be afraid more It's real Exile my love on the coast It's wonderful to be alone I believe we all have a future that should go
What we hold tightly is also empty. Banishing my love on the coast is also wonderful. I believe that we all have a future to go. Don't stay in the same place. On the coast The pendulum in the hall stayed in place with emotion

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