Walking a tightrope

Ryoka doing the thing. Guys… you know life is crazy sometimes, i don’t even have to tell you. And even though i would love to write about hanami, the odori season or about Ryoka in detail, all i have time for right now is to tell you about the above picture:

Ryoka, Gion Higashi’s star Geiko in one of my favorite Hikizuri of all time, is taking the first step to cross the Ippon Bridge. The narrow bridge near the Chion-in Temple has been the last obstacle of many a monk during their Sennichi Kaihō-gyō pilgrimage. Furukawa-chō is the official name of the bridge but the locals have long called it “Shirakawa no Ippon-bashi”, “ippon-bashi” meaning “log bridge”. The missing railings seem scary and all but thinking of Ryoka’s priceless kimono and accessories falling into Furukawa river along with priceless Ryoka makes me feel a tad queasy.



Anyway, i thought the photo was a great metaphor for my life right now. I would really, really love to write more and more in depth but sadly, real life is not leaving me with any free time to do so. I hope you guys understand.

I have many plans for posts in the future and will get to them as soon as i have room to breathe. Until then i leave you with the shot of Ryoka. See you on the other side of the bridge!

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