Just before his second birthday, we decided to it was time to get Kai’s haircut. Chika was going in for an appointment and our local stylists offers free cuts to client’s kids. Kai was a smooth customer, appropriately browsing the artwork in the waiting area, calmly sitting for his session, and even offering a few poses to capture the results at the end.
While I like the fresh look, I realize more clearly why Chika wants me to keep my hair longer: clean does not always equate with character.
Kai is my first mate when it comes to exploring new territories here in Berlin, and today we decided to head to the unchartered waters well beyond the central ring. I had read about the Gardens of the World in a local Berlin tourist guide, but never managed to build up the energy to head out. But somehow, I was inspired this morning, packed the picnic lunch, and set out for an adventure. And a good journey it was. Kai had a great time in the gardens, and miraculously was able to sit through a picnic lunch (at least until it was time to clean up and I had to chase him back a few times). We definitely plan to visit again.
Being that everyone at work at Nokia typically had their summer party in June, had the month of July off at some summer cottage, and had already been back at the desk for over a month running full speed, the Hoffest was a bit out of place and sync. Yet the unexpectedness of a great event — especially for the kids — made it a bit more special. Like the movie that wasn’t overhyped and turned out to be extremely enjoyable. And that it was, with fun for all.
While its a bit early to be choosing careers, Kai seems to have an affinity to the medical core. He would add to a very strong line of Wolfson doctors!
I had found Famille bakery last visit to Japan in December 2010, and now with Kai as my trusted partner, we ventured for some local exploration. The raisin bun has a secret surprise – cream cheese in the middle. Oishi! But I am hooked on the milk cream bun.
It seems once you start the baby process, there is a gravity which seems to draw all attention and activities to babies. Which in this case was a celebration of our friend Takeshi’s brand new baby boy Zen. We started at the baby cafe to be followed with some prerequisite equipment shopping.
While we decided to do a city excursion to Taipei instead of a beach trip to Okinawa, it didn’t mean there would be no coastal activities at all. After all, Kanazawa is on the West Coast of Japan. So after a 30 minute drive, we found ourselves at a quaint seaside spot with some restaurants and shops and then an overpass across the highway to the beach. Kai had the most fun of all I think, but I was a close second.
