常盤平さくらまつり2017年 Tokiwadaira Sakura Festival – Japan
Posted on April 2, 2017
Really enjoyed this weekend’s Cherry Blossom Festival in Tokiwadaira, Chiba. Here are some photos. Hopefully they would provide an idea about the spirit of this festivity attended by thousands of people over the last two days. There was ample amount of food of any kind. Children got their share playing games and winning small plastic toys. It was a happy Saturday and Sunday for all, away from daily choirs and duties.
©Hans Nagl 2017 – 常盤平さくらまつり2017年 ーTokiwadaira Sakura Matsuri 2017 – Preparing for the parade.
©Hans Nagl 2017 – 常盤平さくらまつり2017年 ーTokiwadaira Sakura Matsuri 2017 – Carrying this heavy Omikoshi requires strength and coordination. It also requires a healthy amount of sake.
©Hans Nagl 2017 – 常盤平さくらまつり2017年 ーTokiwadaira Sakura Matsuri 2017 – Let’s get this Omikoshi moving. Many are there to help, even if only through mental support.
©Hans Nagl 2017 – 常盤平さくらまつり2017年 ーTokiwadaira Sakura Matsuri 2017
©Hans Nagl 2017 – 常盤平さくらまつり2017年 ーTokiwadaira Sakura Matsuri 2017 – fitting such a parade through all these people and narrow sakura dori is a work of art.
©Hans Nagl 2017 – 常盤平さくらまつり2017年 ーTokiwadaira Sakura Matsuri 2017
©Hans Nagl 2017 – 常盤平さくらまつり2017年 ーTokiwadaira Sakura Matsuri 2017
©Hans Nagl 2017 – 常盤平さくらまつり2017年 ーTokiwadaira Sakura Matsuri 2017 – Ayu, a trout like fish seems to be the focus of attention even from the neighboring stand owner.
©Hans Nagl 2017 – 常盤平さくらまつり2017年 ーTokiwadaira Sakura Matsuri 2017 – Colorful plastic things.
©Hans Nagl 2017 – 常盤平さくらまつり2017年 ーTokiwadaira Sakura Matsuri 2017 – Barbecued Soba Noodles
©Hans Nagl 2017 – 常盤平さくらまつり2017年 ーTokiwadaira Sakura Matsuri 2017 – Hard work results in great food.
©Hans Nagl 2017 – 常盤平さくらまつり2017年 ーTokiwadaira Sakura Matsuri 2017 – All these choices…
©Hans Nagl 2017 – 常盤平さくらまつり2017年 ーTokiwadaira Sakura Matsuri 2017
©Hans Nagl 2017 – 常盤平さくらまつり2017年 ーTokiwadaira Sakura Matsuri 2017 – Air, sweet tasting trout like fish, is on the menu here.
©Hans Nagl 2017 – 常盤平さくらまつり2017年 ーTokiwadaira Sakura Matsuri 2017 – These guys for sure have the right matsuri spirit.
©Hans Nagl 2017 – 常盤平さくらまつり2017年 ーTokiwadaira Sakura Matsuri 2017
©Hans Nagl 2017 – 常盤平さくらまつり2017年 ーTokiwadaira Sakura Matsuri 2017
©Hans Nagl 2017 – 常盤平さくらまつり2017年 ーTokiwadaira Sakura Matsuri 2017 – Cotton Candy !!!
©Hans Nagl 2017 – 常盤平さくらまつり2017年 ーTokiwadaira Sakura Matsuri 2017
©Hans Nagl 2017 – 常盤平さくらまつり2017年 ーTokiwadaira Sakura Matsuri 2017
©Hans Nagl 2017 – 常盤平さくらまつり2017年 ーTokiwadaira Sakura Matsuri 2017
©Hans Nagl 2017 – 常盤平さくらまつり2017年 ーTokiwadaira Sakura Matsuri 2017 – These whistles were the same ages ago. The only difference is the built in blinking lights.
©Hans Nagl 2017 – 常盤平さくらまつり2017年 ーTokiwadaira Sakura Matsuri 2017 – Even Philadelphia Cheesesteaks are available
©Hans Nagl 2017 – 常盤平さくらまつり2017年 ーTokiwadaira Sakura Matsuri 2017 – Don’t mess with the music!!!
©Hans Nagl 2017 – 常盤平さくらまつり2017年 ーTokiwadaira Sakura Matsuri 2017
©Hans Nagl 2017 – 常盤平さくらまつり2017年 ーTokiwadaira Sakura Matsuri 2017 – One more round up-, and down the street. Beautiful sunny Sunday at the Matsuri.
Strasburg Railroad – Coal, Steam and Timeless Engines
Posted on January 2, 2015
Thank you very much for visiting my blog.
Writing, and, mostly showing photos about Lancaster County’s Strasburg Railroad, was always on my mind. Many times I had the opportunity to ride these beautifully restored and maintained steam locomotives. Fascinated by the mighty metal parts moving gigantic wheels, the smoke and steam, the sound of the whistle and the surrounding history I always took a number of photos. These remind me about the days when friends, family and I embarked on a one hour or so train ride at pretty much any season.
It is exciting when one hears the whistle of the approaching train. After this, train not visible yet, black smoke can be seen above the train mechanic shop and a little while later there she finally appears. I am sure that there will be many more photos, mostly thanks to the well organized team of engineers maintaining this railroad.
Please enjoy these photos about the Strasburg Railroad and its surrounding area in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
The last train of the day. Here comes Santa – Photos throughout the year from Strasburg railroad and surrounding area in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania – USA
The last Santa train of the day. – Photos throughout the year from Strasburg railroad and surrounding area in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania – USA
Riding the Santa Train – a great and unforgettable experience. –
Photos throughout the year from Strasburg railroad and surrounding area in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania – USA
Photos throughout the year from Strasburg railroad and surrounding area in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania – USA
Photos throughout the year from Strasburg railroad and surrounding area in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania – USA
Photos throughout the year from Strasburg railroad and surrounding area in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania – USA
Photos throughout the year from Strasburg railroad and surrounding area in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania – USA
Photos throughout the year from Strasburg railroad and surrounding area in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania – USA
Photos throughout the year from Strasburg railroad and surrounding area in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania – USA
Photos throughout the year from Strasburg railroad and surrounding area in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania – USA
Photos throughout the year from Strasburg railroad and surrounding area in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania – USA
Photos throughout the year from Strasburg railroad and surrounding area in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania – USA
Taking a break after a long, busy winter day – Photos throughout the year from Strasburg railroad and surrounding area in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania – USA
Photos throughout the year from Strasburg railroad in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania – USA
Moving the SL into its garage after ice and rain in mid-December 2014. Photos throughout the year from Strasburg railroad in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania – USA
Photos throughout the year from Strasburg railroad and surrounding area in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania – USA
Photos throughout the year from Strasburg railroad and surrounding area in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania – USA
Photos throughout the year from Strasburg railroad and surrounding area in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania – USA
Photos throughout the year from Strasburg railroad and surrounding area in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania – USA
Photos throughout the year from Strasburg railroad and surrounding area in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania – USA
Photos throughout the year from Strasburg railroad and surrounding area in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania – USA
Not easy to maneuver the amish way through the very busy streets around Lancaster and its many shopping areas. – Photos throughout the year from Strasburg railroad and surrounding area in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania – USA
I would appreciate any comments. Thank you very much.
Your message has been sent
Cafe Gute Katze & GoodTimes English 