road trip.

a few weekends ago, one of my favorite families took me on a road trip to magome & tsumago.these towns are located in the kiso valley (which runs along the japanese alps) & were major road connections between tokyo & kyoto in the edo period. the area is absolutely beautiful & so well restored. it was awesome walking down the cobble stone streets, passing by the ancient homes & shops.

the otani family.

an old cafe.

go (my student) & i in a crazy chair.

missy (my friend) & i with our favorite hats.

buying senbei (japanese rice snack - which is amazing!).

a gorgeous view of the japanese alps & the old roofs.

this lady was 92 & still working! she was the cutest.