I hate to say it but my son is a bit of a geek. He is just about the cutest little guy on the face of the planet but even at the tender age of three he has developed into a hardcore trainspotter. Our house is littered with Thomas the tank engine paraphernalia, as well as dozens of other train toys, DVDs and books. He didn’t get any of this from me by the way. The finger of blame must be squarely pointed at his Grand Dad in New Zealand, who is something of an anorak himself (please note, the previous comment was a gross understatement, typed in the interests of preventing a flame war) :-)
Which is why, on a wet and horrible day, Joshie, Kanako and I set off to Shizuoka-ken to ride on the Oigawa Tetsudou (railway). Japan being a country of trains, has it’s fair share of ‘Rail Enthusiasts’ including one group that have set up a live steam attraction on a working branch line near Kakegawa in Shizuoka prefecture. Actually, despite the rain, the 80 minute ride up the Oigawa river valley was quite pleasant. On a sunny day with a picnic basket packed full of goodies and Grand parents in tow (hint hint) it would be a fantastic day out as the scenery from the train is rather picturesque.
Anyway, check out the pix here and then tell me what you think.
2 comments:
Don't blame the grandparents. you obviously have been repressing your trainspotting genes, while joshie has the courage to 'come out.'
I agree that Joshie is the cutest but a geek, never. A well balanced intelligent child with mature interests I would say. For once I agree with Curious about the repressed trainspotter gene. I think I suspected that on your last visit. After all Joshie does not take you for a train ride or buyy the paraphenalia. Come out of the closet Michael and wear your anorak with pride!!! Even I wouldnt take 46 train photos on one trip!
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