Hokkaido Multinational Support Community (HMSC): Wn'T Club Gallery

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April 16, 2024 Walk #18 Hokkaido University in Early Spring
April 16, 2024 Walk #18 Hokkaido University in Early Spring

First Outdoor Walk of 2024

Off to a Good Start!
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First Outdoor Walk of 2024

Moving right along!
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First Outdoor Walk of 2024

The guys are on the move.
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First Outdoor Walk of 2024

Peace!
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First Outdoor Walk of 2024

Happily we move along.
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First Outdoor Walk of 2024

Wondering if we can catch sight of some birds.
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First Outdoor Walk of 2024

Two guys strolling and enjoying.
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First Outdoor Walk of 2024

Look at the amazing tree! Maybe we will see some birds.
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First Outdoor Walk of 2024

Some stop to talk.
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First Outdoor Walk of 2024

Enjoying conversations with each other.
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First Outdoor Walk of 2024

We ran into a member on his way to work. This was the first time for Bob and Micke to meet in person!
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First Outdoor Walk of 2024

It's fun to catch up with one another.
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First Outdoor Walk of 2024

All smiles!
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First Outdoor Walk of 2024

Gathering before heading to lunch.
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First Outdoor Walk of 2024

Lots to talk about.
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First Outdoor Walk of 2024

Deep in conversation!
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First Outdoor Walk of 2024

Waiting to head to lunch.
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First Outdoor Walk of 2024

Enjoying lunch!
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First Outdoor Walk of 2024

After lunch chatting. We were too busy eating to take lunch photos!
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First Outdoor Walk of 2024

A chance to chat before leaving.
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First Outdoor Walk of 2024

It was delicious. Now it's time to pay.
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March 5, 2024: Walk #17 Mitusui Outlet Indoor Walk
March 5, 2024: Walk #17 Mitusui Outlet Indoor Walk

Our Indoor Walk

People start arriving.
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Our Indoor Walk

Stuart welcomes Yasu.
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Our Indoor Walk

A new member arrives.
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Our Indoor Walk

We are chatting before we start walking.
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Our Indoor Walk

Let's get started!
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Our Indoor Walk

Stopping while talking!
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Our Indoor Walk

Let's get moving.
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Our Indoor Walk

Time to think about lunch.
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Our Indoor Walk

Deciding what to eat.
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Our Indoor Walk

We had fun shopping, too!
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Our Outdoor Walk

The food is almost ready!
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Our Indoor Walk

We enjoyed a fun day chatting and walking!
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November 21, 2023 Walk#16 TV Tower to Akarenga
November 21, 2023 Walk#16 TV Tower to Akarenga

TV Tower to Akarenga

Gathering together
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TV Tower to Akarenga

New members join us!
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TV Tower to Akarenga

Chatting with a new member!
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TV Tower to Akarenga

The food was delicious!
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TV Tower to Akarenga

Talking and listening!
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TV Tower to Akarenga

Everyone is happy!
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October 10, 2023 Walk #15 Autumn in Maruyama Park
October 10, 2023 Walk #15 Autumn in Maruyama Park

Active Aging Week

Let's get started!
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Active Aging Week

Yoko happily teaches us!
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Active Aging Week

Pausing to chat
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Active Aging Week

Talking together
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Active Aging Week

Let's smile!
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Active Aging Week

No ducks today! What shall we do?
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Active Aging Week

Talking and appreciating the local artist's design.
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Active Aging Week

Jess talks with the local artist.
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Active Aging Week

Cindy explains to her captive audience.
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Active Aging Week

Rolfe is thinking.
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Active Aging Week

Stopping and talking
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Active Aging Week

Socializing over lunch
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July 4, 2023: Walk #14 Odori Park to Akarenga
July 4, 2023: Walk #14 Odori Park to Akarenga

Three on the Go

Let's start!
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Heavenly Scent

The roses are gorgeous!
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Red and Beautiful

The scent of roses permeates the whole block!
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Learning Together

Michiyo shares her knowledge.
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Waiting for Bob

Oh no, Bob is stuck in the middle isle.
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Walking n' Talking

Catching up with our friends' news.
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Finally Some Shade

It's cool in the shade!
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No Just Flowers

Hops are planted in Odori Park, too!
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Fishermen are Honored

A memorial to the fisheries in Hokkaido.
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Michiyo shares her knowledge.

We are lifelong learners!
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Tree Lovers!

A beautiful elm gives us shade.
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Almost Lunchtime!

We are getting close to our lunch destination.
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Yay, CA!

Colorful CA joins us for lunch.
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Cafe Aux Bacchanales

We decide on Aux Bacchanales.
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Outdoors!

The outdoor table is a perfect spot!
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Chatting and Eating

The weather was perfect for a long leisurely lunch together.
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Until the Next Time

Remember to stop and smell the roses.
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May 3, 2023: Walk #13 Hokkaido Govt. Park
May 3, 2023: Walk #13 Hokkaido Govt. Park

Ready to Roll

The walk is almost ready to start.
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The Purple Crew!
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Socializing and Enjoying Nature's Beauty

The Perfect Bench!
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Watching the Carp

So many fish in the pond.
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Mesmerized by the Carp
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Colorful Friends Pose for a Picture
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Cindy Keeps us Laughing
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Beautiful Smiling Sally!
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Chatting by the Side of the Pond
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Great Smiles All Around!
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Chatting Happily
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Camouflaged Among the Spring Green
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Pausing and Talking
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Posing Under the Cherry Tree
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The Pro in Action!
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Almost Time for Lunch
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Posing With the Tulips
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Tulips Galore
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What Shall We Order
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We're Hungry!
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Stuart Joined Us!
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March 7, 2023: Walk #12 Underground to Sapporo Factory
March 7, 2023: Walk #12 Underground to Sapporo Factory

Here We Go!

Startiong off from Sapporo Station
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In the Underground

Friends together.
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We Stop for the Picture!
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Moving Right Along!
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Enjoying Chatting!
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Almost There!
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Going to the Restaurant!
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What Shall We Order?
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What's So Funny?
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Happy Eating!
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One More Walker!
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Parting Until Our Next Walk!
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January 5, 2023: Walk #11 Enjoying Maruyama Park
January 5, 2023: Walk #11 Enjoying Maruyama Park

Let's Go!

Starting off on our walk
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Surrounded by Nature!

Taking in the view around us
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Where to Next?

Jess waiting patiently to lead us on our way
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Testing our Muscles

Go Rolfe!
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Testing our Muscles!

You can do it, Cindy!
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Testing our Muscles

Gambatte, Yasu!
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Testing our Muscles

Keiko and Hiroshi give it a go!
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Testing our Muscles

Go Bob Go!
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Cold Hands!

It is challenging to take pictures in the winter cold!
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Chatting Together

Talking as we go
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A New Member?

Discovering a snowperson along the way
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A Fork in the Road

Deciding which way to go
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The High Road

Yasu and Bob took the high road
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This Way!

Jess leading the way
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Look!

Hum, what has captured our attention?
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Cheers! Happy New Year!

Pausing for a picture
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Conversations!

Lots of stopping and talking along the way
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Entering the Shrine Area...the Stalls are Still Open

The New Year's event at the shrine is still happening.
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Pondering

Deciding whether to join the crowds and go in
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Icy Walkway

A bit of an icy walk to the main road
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Meet and Eat Time!

A well-deserved rest and good food after a long walk
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November 15, 2022: Walk #10 Exploring Hokkaido University Campus
November 15, 2022: Walk #10 Exploring Hokkaido University Campus

Off to Walk n' Talk

Starting from the main gate cheerfully
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Tree Hugging

Hugging a gorgeous tree with smiles
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Sally and Peggy

Posing for a photo. Happy smiles!
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Yoko and Hiroshi

Responding with a smile
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The Statue of Dr. Clark

Academic chats by the statue
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Beautiful Yellow Carpet

Enjoy collecting ginkgo nuts. Yum!
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Walking and Talking

Everyone enjoys chatting.
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The Hokkaido University Museum Tour

Starting an exciting tour of the museum
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The History of Hokkaido

Sally's listening to Yasu's story.
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Curious!

Regarding something with interest.
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Museum Guide

Peggy is impressed by Yoko's knowledge.
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Yoko and Hiroshi

Deep in conversation.
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Hokkaido Bear

Hello bear! Don't take action, please!
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Dinosaur

Wow! Huge!
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Terrific Stone, Conglomerate

Just like a community!
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October 18, 2022 Walk #9 for Active Aging Week in Nakajima Park
October 18, 2022 Walk #9 for Active Aging Week in Nakajima Park

Off We Go!

Happy and ready to walk and talk!
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Taking Photos

Photos galore!
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Side by Side

Hiroshi and Yasu chat as they walk.
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Caught in Action

Madoka catches me taking her picture!
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Red Carpet Treatment

Sally posing on a carpet of leaves.
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Ready to Roll

Taking off along the carpeted pathway. Good photo, Keiko!
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The Guys

Pausing to chat in the sunshine.
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It's Windy

Windy smiles as we pause to chat.
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Photo Time!

Stopping by the lake for a photo opportunity.
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Walking and Talking

On the move!
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Iris Pond

The lake reflects the beauty of Nakajima Park!
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Blue Skies

Sally and Bob enjoying their chat.
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Hug a Tree!

We pause to hug a gorgeous tree!
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Autumn Colors

Autumn colors surround us!
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Walking n' Talking

Peggy and Yasu deep in conversation.
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Clouds!

Clouds and Conversations
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Smiles!

Keiko's smile says it all!
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Lunchtime!

Time for the 'meet and eat' part of the event! Happy to have Cindy join us!
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June 21, 2022: Walk n Talk #8 Odori Park roses and Botanic Garden
June 21, 2022: Walk n Talk #8 Odori Park roses and Botanic Garden

Odori Park 11-Chome

We will head through the Odori rose section to the National Archive Building.
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The Walk n' Talk Group

Posing for a group photo...thank you, Yoko!
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Starting Off

Meeting together and ready to go
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Ken Pointing out the Beautiful Roses

Ken shares his thoughts with his fellow walkers.
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Yasu and Yoko

Waving hello to the photographer.
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Standing by the Roses

Beautiful women among the gorgeous roses.
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Gorgeous Rose

A view of the roses in full bloom.
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Roses

A lovely climbing rose.
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Chatting Among the Roses

Cindy has Ken's undivided attention!
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Jess and Yasu

Time together for Jess and Yasu
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On our Way

Sally and Peggy walking and talking.
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Deep in Conversation

Jess and Kazue busy talking.
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Yoko is Here

A group shot including Yoko!
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Appreciating the Exhibits

Enjoying the National Archive Exhibit
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At the National Archive building

Pausing for a photo
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Taking a Breather

A chance to sit and chat
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At the Botanic Garden

Walking, talking and enjoying the shade of the amazing trees.
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Hug a Tree

We love trees.
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Gorgeous Green

Walking in the Botanic Garden.
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Sharing

Jess shows Sally his cute fox family.
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Gorgeous Day to Remember

We enjoyed beautiful surroundings for our June Walk n' Talk!
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June 30, 2021: Walk #5 in Hiraoka Park on a beautiful sunny Wednesday.
June 30, 2021: Walk #5 in Hiraoka Park on a beautiful sunny Wednesday.

Starting our walk

In front of the park map, ready to take off on walk #5
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Ken, in action, as our guide through the park.

Ken telling us which way we are headed.
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The women!

The four women (Junko, Madoka, Keiko and Peggy) pose by the beautiful marguerite daisies.
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Beautiful flowers

Beautiful flowers along the way.
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Stuart and Jess

Stuart and Jess posing in front of the beautiful flowers and greenery.
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The Wooden Walkway

Everyone moving along the wooden walkway. The sun was strong and hot!
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Group Photo

We pose for a group photo at the corner while wondering which way our guide will take us from here.
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The Guys

The guys taking a break and enjoying talking together.
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The Group Again

The group at the corner posing by the fence.
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Wooden Walkway

Keiko and Madoka deep in conversation as they walk along the wooden path.
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Women and Flowers

The women posing by the colorful flowers.
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Heading Up the Stairs

All four women pose on the stairs as Ken takes our picture.
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Ken, Keiko and Junko

Ken poses with Keiko and Junko.
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Ken and Junko

Arm in arm, Ken and Junko pose on the bridge.
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Clouds Galore

It was a beautiful day for a walk in the park.
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