城北中央公園手前の交差点で、ヒナとセナに会えました。これから向かうルートが、うちの近くで建設中の幹線道路横の歩行者用通路を含むものだったので、タイガにとって逆戻りするかたちで、そこまで一緒に歩くことにしました。この幹線道路は、平和台、氷川台（地元）、小竹向原、池袋をつなぐ道路で、ちょうど地下鉄有楽町線の各駅のそばを通ります。
Just before reaching the Johoku Central Park, we met Hina and Sena, at the traffic lights. They were on their way to the pathway that leads to the Ring Road No. 7. For Taiga, it meant going back the way we came, because the starting point of that pathway was near our house. However, it did not bother her since she was overjoyed to see Hina and Sena after a long time.
For Hina, Taiga is one of the friends she has had since she was a puppy, so she is always happy to see Taiga.
ヒナは黒虎なので、舌の黒班も広い。タイガは舌の奥にちょっと出ているだけ。
Hina is a black brindle Kai, and she has a dark stain covering more than half of her tongue. Taiga's dark spot is very small and located at the back of her tongue.
甲斐犬3頭揃って歩き出します。
The three Kaikens started walking together.
ヒナ・セナに久しぶりに会えて嬉しいタイガは、ヒナにスリスリしたくて道路を歩くときの注意散漫。
However, Taiga was too excited to see Hina after a long time, and she wanted to snuggle up to her, giving no thoughts to walking.
４，５歳年上のタイガがすっかり「かまってちゃん」になっています。
Taiga getting desperate for Hina's attention, even though she is 4-5 years older than Hina.
別行動をとる地点まで来たら、近所の知り合いが通りかかったのでタイガが挨拶。
When we came close to the point where they would veer off, my neighbour passed by and called Taiga.
ヒナ・セナと別れたあと、短めの散歩で我が家を目指しました。うちのご近所の垣根はツツジが満開。手前から順に、
After parting with Hina/Sena, we headed home. My neighbour's azalea hedge was in full bloom. Starting with the closest colour,
白花の写真を見ていると、貧血症の私にはめまいがしそうです。
this anaemic picture makes my head go light.
この花は蛍光色なので、まともに写真に撮れない。
These flowers are too fluorescent for my basic camera.
これが個人的には最も好みのハデハデの花。
This is my best favourite type - so cheerful and showy.
この薄紫色のは、このあたりでは比較的めずらしい。
This lilac variety is rare in my neighbourhood.
うちの斜め向かいの公園では、西洋サンザシが咲き始めたところ。赤花の一重咲きで品種名は「クリムゾンクラウド」。多花性かつ実も沢山なるので、秋には野鳥が食べに来ます。同じ赤花でも、「ポールズ・スカーレット」は八重咲きでもっとハデですが、大きな木にならないと実はつきにくいのでこの品種にしました。
In the tiny park nearly opposite to my house, there is a hawthorn plant which has just started to bloom. Named 'Crimson Cloud', this variety produces lots of berries in autumn, which are very popular with wild birds. Now, the flowers of 'Paul's Scarlet' are more showy than Crimson Cloud's, but they hardly get fruits, so I chose this one and planted it here.
まだまだ蕾が沢山あります。
A lot more flower buds to follow.
花は雲間草のような配色で可愛いですが、臭いはビミョー。でも、海外ではサンザシはミツバチを呼ぶ花として知られています。
The blossoms are really pretty like the Irish saxifrage, but taking a close sniff is not recommended. However, these blossoms attract honeybees.
