Takechi-san and Friends

today was another easy day of running a few errands here and there. and then by chance we met Takechi-san as we were driving back home. this was my first time to see this dapper man and his delightful dogs on this trip to Minoo. if you remember i have met him several times, taken his and the dogs photos and spoke to him briefly. i had not seen him since May and today he said "hello Kevin, how are you today?" we were surprised him remembered my name. and he seems to speak English with a French accent. he might have even said a word or two in French. you can find another short video of him as well as more photos somewhere on my blog. today he was walking his dogs on a road which i have never seen him walking. usually i see him on the trail to the waterfall or near Minoo train station. he walks his dogs about 10 km each day and always seem to be wearing a nice suit and tie. and he also takes his hat off for the ladies. today i introduced him to my friends, Noriko and her Mother, and he used very very polite language (it`s a Japanese thing) in saying hello and wishing them well. interesting person. as he turned and walked away we could see the back of his jacket was soaked in sweat. i have worn shorts, t-shirt and flip flops every day i have been here.

Mr. Takechi and Look, Danny and Popo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

more from yesterday`s walk thru the neighborhood to the takimichi (waterfall trail)