公園へ向かう途中にある、幼児専用の公園（「こどもの森公園」）の横を通った際、何とも良い香りがしたので足を止めてみたら、ロウバイの花でした。
As we were passing by the park dedicated to pre-school children, there was a beautiful scent in the air. I stopped and noticed the blossoms of 'wintersweet'.
They are already starting to bloom. These trees growing in public places are kept at about 2-3 meters tall. However, I recently saw a wintersweet tree in a private garden, which was easily 4 meters. I never knew that they could grow so tall.
こどもの森公園の向かいの屋敷林では、ワカケホンセイインコの群れがけたたましい声でコミュニケーションをとりあっていました。この季節、もう民家の柿などの果物は無くなっているので何をエサにしているのしょう。
Across the road lies a woodland, and a flock of Indian ringnecks were communicating with each other in loud screams. I wonder what they feed on, since persimmon and other fruits in people's gardens and parks are now all gone.
タイガの足の向くままに柿の木広場の方角に歩いていたら、ちょうどサスケが家から出てきたところで会えました。
I let Taiga choose the route for this morning's walk. As we were passing by Sasuke's house, he happened to come out.
こうやって見ると耳をぺったんこにして一緒に歩くタイガのほうが幼く見えてしまいます。
サスケ、本当にデカイです。
Sasuke is really big. His colouring looks like a black Shiba Inu, but he is as large as a German Shepherd.
Taiga looks like a child as she walks by Sasuke's side, with her ears pushed back.
飼い主さんによると、ついさっき起床したばかりでまだ意識がぼんやりの状態だそうです。
According to the owner, Sasuke has just got out of his bed and feeling still dozy.
いつもはタイガを遊びに誘うのに今朝はテンション爆下がりなので、そうっとしておきました。
飼い主さんによると、ついさっき起床したばかりでまだ意識がぼんやりの状態だそうです。
According to the owner, Sasuke has just got out of his bed and feeling still dozy.
Normally, Sasuke invites Taiga to play but, this morning, he was in no mood. So, we left him in peace.
