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I just got back last Friday from Florida to visit my grandparents and then up to Alaska to visit my parents. I think the last time I went down to Florida was about two years ago. It was a breath of fresh air to get out of the crowdedness that is Japan. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a city slicker to the core, and I love Japan, especially Nagoya, but even for me it was nice to see more than one or two trees and a vast area. My grandparents live in Fernandina Beach, which is only about 45 minutes out from Jacksonville. Not too much has changed, but they’ve started developing more recently, and they’re filling every nook and cranny with these ugly, prefabricated houses that all look the same and don’t mesh with their surroundings. It’s quite sad and disappointing what people will do to make money. Despite that, it was still gorgeous, and I was able to relax and enjoy family life and watching lots of animal life in the backyard. I decided before I left Japan that I would try to enjoy this trip without taking too many photos. Just spend time with my family and get my battery recharged. There were a few times where I wished that I had had my camera, but I didn’t feel like I missed out on too much.
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A few photos from the trip:
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I like the idea that Alaska hasn’t happened yet, that means I can still look forward to your coming!! Nice portraits of the family and especially of Ginger.