Nadine Brown

Closing them, you see the boardwalk again in your mind. It stretches almost to the horizon, just a line between the sand dunes. The smell of salt water is all around you. And the grasses whisper mysteriously in the wind. You are sinking into a state of total relaxation. Your mind is free of structured thought. Your breathing becomes slower and deeper.

Closing them, you see the boardwalk again in your mind. It stretches almost to the horizon, just a line between the sand dunes. The smell of salt water is all around you. And the grasses whisper mysteriously in the wind. You are sinking into a state of total relaxation. Your mind is free of structured thought. Your breathing becomes slower and deeper.

Closing them, you see the boardwalk again in your mind. It stretches almost to the horizon, just a line between the sand dunes. The smell of salt water is all around you. And the grasses whisper mysteriously in the wind. You are sinking into a state of total relaxation. Your mind is free of structured thought. Your breathing becomes slower and deeper.

It's a beautiful, pleasant morning in the city of Kyoto, Japan. Your map tells you the city lies northeast of Osaka, close to the shores of Lake Biwa. The skies are a pale shade of blue with fluffy cotton wool clouds and the spring sun shines high up above. You are wandering along the philosopher's path at the edge of a narrow canal.

It's a beautiful, pleasant morning in the city of Kyoto, Japan. Your map tells you the city lies northeast of Osaka, close to the shores of Lake Biwa. The skies are a pale shade of blue with fluffy cotton wool clouds and the spring sun shines high up above. You are wandering along the philosopher's path at the edge of a narrow canal.

It's a beautiful, pleasant morning in the city of Kyoto, Japan. Your map tells you the city lies northeast of Osaka, close to the shores of Lake Biwa. The skies are a pale shade of blue with fluffy cotton wool clouds and the spring sun shines high up above. You are wandering along the philosopher's path at the edge of a narrow canal.

The pathway is named after one of Japan's most famous philosophers. Nishida Akitaro, who walked the route to the university each day. Finding it so relaxing, he would stop to meditate on the way. The canal is lined with hundreds of beautiful pink and white cherry blossom trees. And beyond, in the distance to your right, lush green hills provide a spectacular scenic backdrop.

The pathway is named after one of Japan's most famous philosophers. Nishida Akitaro, who walked the route to the university each day. Finding it so relaxing, he would stop to meditate on the way. The canal is lined with hundreds of beautiful pink and white cherry blossom trees. And beyond, in the distance to your right, lush green hills provide a spectacular scenic backdrop.

The pathway is named after one of Japan's most famous philosophers. Nishida Akitaro, who walked the route to the university each day. Finding it so relaxing, he would stop to meditate on the way. The canal is lined with hundreds of beautiful pink and white cherry blossom trees. And beyond, in the distance to your right, lush green hills provide a spectacular scenic backdrop.

Beneath your feet, the cobblestones are hidden by a soft petal carpet, where, after a slight breeze, the buds have drifted gently to the ground. As the trees stretch their branches across the canal, they almost touch, creating a beautiful blossom archway. You notice that the colors reflect pastel pink in the shallow waters below.

Beneath your feet, the cobblestones are hidden by a soft petal carpet, where, after a slight breeze, the buds have drifted gently to the ground. As the trees stretch their branches across the canal, they almost touch, creating a beautiful blossom archway. You notice that the colors reflect pastel pink in the shallow waters below.

Beneath your feet, the cobblestones are hidden by a soft petal carpet, where, after a slight breeze, the buds have drifted gently to the ground. As the trees stretch their branches across the canal, they almost touch, creating a beautiful blossom archway. You notice that the colors reflect pastel pink in the shallow waters below.

Nestled among the tree branches, brown-eared baubles and Eurasian tree sparrows search for nectar hidden deep in the buds. As the birds chirp, eager to find their breakfast, you stop for a moment. breathing in the delicate scent reminiscent of almond and cotton candy. On the left side of the canal, behind the row of trees, stand two-storey houses with grey corrugated iron roofs.

Nestled among the tree branches, brown-eared baubles and Eurasian tree sparrows search for nectar hidden deep in the buds. As the birds chirp, eager to find their breakfast, you stop for a moment. breathing in the delicate scent reminiscent of almond and cotton candy. On the left side of the canal, behind the row of trees, stand two-storey houses with grey corrugated iron roofs.

Nestled among the tree branches, brown-eared baubles and Eurasian tree sparrows search for nectar hidden deep in the buds. As the birds chirp, eager to find their breakfast, you stop for a moment. breathing in the delicate scent reminiscent of almond and cotton candy. On the left side of the canal, behind the row of trees, stand two-storey houses with grey corrugated iron roofs.

On your right, a talented artist sits on a fold-out stool, painting the sakura, the Japanese word for cherry blossoms, on a canvas in watercolors. Bridges crisscross the canal, allowing you to reach one side from the other. As you do so, you see a large sign. The sign informs you that the Hanami, or viewing of the cherry blossoms in Japan, has been a national pastime since the 8th century.

On your right, a talented artist sits on a fold-out stool, painting the sakura, the Japanese word for cherry blossoms, on a canvas in watercolors. Bridges crisscross the canal, allowing you to reach one side from the other. As you do so, you see a large sign. The sign informs you that the Hanami, or viewing of the cherry blossoms in Japan, has been a national pastime since the 8th century.

On your right, a talented artist sits on a fold-out stool, painting the sakura, the Japanese word for cherry blossoms, on a canvas in watercolors. Bridges crisscross the canal, allowing you to reach one side from the other. As you do so, you see a large sign. The sign informs you that the Hanami, or viewing of the cherry blossoms in Japan, has been a national pastime since the 8th century.

Throughout the years, different trees have been crossbred to introduce new colours and species. you learn that the trees have a deep meaning to the Japanese people. The fleeting, brief blossoming of the flowers each year represents new beginnings and the transience of everything in life as nature progresses, ever-changing and evolving.

Throughout the years, different trees have been crossbred to introduce new colours and species. you learn that the trees have a deep meaning to the Japanese people. The fleeting, brief blossoming of the flowers each year represents new beginnings and the transience of everything in life as nature progresses, ever-changing and evolving.