I moved to another office which is located an hour away from my house. It is near my birthplace and people had worried about a lack of surgeons. I had been asked to work there for a long time and I decided to accept their wish. The new office is only an hour by car from my house, but two hours there and back for driving is too much, so I made up my mind to utilize the train for commuting. I have to walk for 20 minutes to the station, but it will be good exercise. The train runs slowly for an hour along the seaside which is said to be one of the best scenes in my prefecture. This train ride will give me time for reflection. The pictures below were taken from atop the hill behind the new office on the day when I visited it for the contract. About half of the inhabitants work in fishing or its related industries and the town is very peaceful.
(Vocabulary)
there and back 往復で
give someone time for reflection （人）に思索の時間を与える
All right, Shiroi_Tora!
I'll post an entry about mysterious and strange natural phenomenon which appears only in the cold early morning in the midst of winter.
Posted by: KUMO | Oct 30, 2011 at 09:51 PM
What a nice place to be able to work. The train is also a nice way to commute. Reflection...reading...listening to music while you enjoy the scenery...what a great way to start and end the day.
When you get time...please post more photos of the new area where you will now work.
I think it is the smaller communities which reflect the true nature of the nation. People have a chance to be themselves. They can take pleasure in the beautiful surroundings and of the quieter...more simple routines of life.
I had found quite a bit of difference among the people of Osaka (although they were very kind...they were under a lot of pressure it seemed)...and those of the small fishing village where my wife's parents reside (on Shikoku). They seemed more at ease...more deeply happy. I think they have more opportunity to enjoy the great and simple pleasures of life.
Anyway...I am looking forward to hearing more about your new job location.
Posted by: Shiroi Tora | Oct 28, 2011 at 05:04 PM