My daughter and I are up in the mountains in Nagano spending time with my parents, my sister and her husband for two weeks. It's nice to be away from the Kyoto heat, especially because I'm now eight months pregnant. We've enjoyed swimming in the lake, watching the fireworks and catching up with old friends. My daughter is getting use to living without the conveniences of modern living, such as TV and free flowing water. We are lucky to be having such a full summer.

両親と妹夫婦と一緒に2週間過ごすために、娘と2人で長野の山奥に来ています。 特に妊娠9ヶ月に入った私にとっては京都の暑さから逃れるだけでも幸せです。 湖で泳いだり、花火を見たり、友達との再会を楽しんでいます。 テレビなどの現代利器や途切れることのない水道水の無い生活に娘は抵抗なく馴染んでくれてます。 充実した夏休みを過ごせることに感謝しています。