My daily 13-minute way to work is one of the best times of the day. The air is fresh from the Arashiyama mountains and Narabi-ga-oka hills, the sun shines friendly on the new day and I am happy to be alive and to learn more to become a better gardener. 

I pass the Myoshin-ji (妙心寺) temple complex every morning and remember that I was here with my dad when he visited us in Tokyo for a week. I cannot believe that this place is part of my everyday life now. 

By the way, I take these pictures often single-handedly with my left hand while riding my bike. No time to stop if I want to be on time at 6:25 in the company…