Our internet connection is about to be turned off, as my sister and bro-in-law are preparing to leave, and along with them, their laptop. Thus, this is the last blog I will be posting until sometime in mid-July when I'm back in Saskatoon. I have been challenged and learning a lot, but it never translated into a blog post nicely. Oh well. Time will continue to fly and I will be back in Canada before I know it.
After riding the spinning tea cups! You can see the boys in school uniforms in the background. Tokyo Disneyland is the theme park with the most yearly visitors in the world! We went early on a school day, and still there were crowds!
A 360 view of a park lookout at Hakone. It was too cloudy to see Fuji-san in the distance, but on a clear day it would've been in the distance across the lake. At the end, please excuse the fast zoom, but that is the European-styled observation tower.
I forget who these wrestlers were, but they were near the end of the day so they were probably Ozeki's, the rank just below the Yokuzuna (grand champion), Asushoru. The idea is to force your opponent to touch the ground inside the ring with anything other than his feet, or force him outside the ring. This is a medium-length match - some are much faster!
Warning: may cause neck soreness. (sorry!)
The best part is the little ceremonial dance at the end. It takes a while for them to all get in, and they're being announced and cheered for individually. These are the higher-ranked professionals, and their skirts are very heavy and expensive gifts from their fan associations, although a little drafty.
The quote of the day, provided by my always-eloquent big sister. Indeed, its been brought. And want an experience it was . . .
The highest level, professional sumo wrestlers, exiting after performing their little ceremonial dance. Cute aprons, but perhaps a little drafty from behind . . .
In the midst of a bout. Our favourite, Kotooshu, is sitting in the lower right corner, in the green thong thing.
Charles Hodge: "The design of redemption is to exhibit the glory of God in such a conspicuous mannor as to fill all hearts with wonder and all lips with praise." Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
I am humbled and amazed.
Soli Deo Gloria