春
The weather has been getting warmer and the cold winds from Yakushima seem to have subsided, could it be that spring has arrived? Although it’s not as if everyone can enjoy the pleasant weather before the humidity and insects arrive – March and April are a very busy time here on the island.
Sugar cane needs to be harvested, rice needs to be planted. Teachers, some of whom are my colleagues, will be changing schools and moving to the mainland. Consequently, it’s the season of the leaving party and the drinking of the beer.
It’s not just teachers that will be leaving their schools, my students at both Junior High and Nursery School (pictured below) are moving on to “big school”. It was sad to say goodbye but I’m looking forward to teaching new first graders!
With spring comes spring vacation for the students. No lessons means no work and so I’m taking some paid leave next week to spend some time in Yakushima.
Great photos as to be expected by you!
Hope the island life is treating you well…
Hugo & Ikuyo are well and things are busy here for me!
Keep the great photos coming!