Paths through fresh verdure in the fragrant breeze

When Sakura season is over, I'm realized trees already have a plenty of leaves.

It is the season of 新緑 Shinryoku, fresh verdure.

I especially like it when water is shimmering green.

About three weeks ago the water color here was pink.

Sagi-ike Pond

花疲れ/Hana-zukare (noun, seasonal word for haiku) is “tiredness after cherry blossoms viewing” 

as well as “spring sadness”. 

When you submerged yourself in the beauty of Sakura to your heart’s content, 

you could suddenly feel tired and have a sense of loss.

It would be Sakura's nature to make you realize ephemerality of the beauty of the flowers

and cause the sense of loneliness amidst the splendor of flowers under the blue skies.

Then fresh greenery softly fills the void and refreshes your soul, mind, and body.

You can walk freely choosing your paths to weave the story of your day in the spacious Nara Park.  

(Nara Park Walking Map)

At Kasugano-enchi, Mt. Wakakusa and the big roof of Nara Kasugano International Forum IRAKA  are seen.

  Garden of Iraka 

Looks like a nice "bento" lunch, full of fresh veggies.

The left side of the steps is Chayama-enchi, where Nara-no-kokonoe-zakura is abundant

 as was mentioned in the previous post.

Near the north entrance gate to the Mt. Wakakusa

The smells of new green leaves and of the flowers in season seem to be wafting in breeze.

Japanese Andromeda

The tiny baby leaves of Ginkgo were so cute on April 14th. 

 

About two weeks later, leaves were bursting out on branches.

A big lacy green parasol

Opposite side of Kasugano-enchi

Another day of late April, wisteria flowers were cascading at the Manyo Botanical Garden 

in the precinct of Kasuga Shrine.

They seem to have bursted out before clusters grow long enough.

The garden of Yoshiki-en on the way back to Nara Station.

(Autumn in Yoshiki-en, here.)

Green maples

A pond near the station

After looking at a lot of greenery, how about the young leaves bokeh in monochrome?

May is one of the most eventful months in my family; Golden Week (Greenery Day, 

Children's Day, etc.), my wedding anniversary, and my grandson Y's birthday.

He turned 11 on the first of May.

He likes soccer, swimming, painting and reading above all.

What paths will he choose on his journey?

Linked to Mosaic Monday