One of two interesting local parks we have in our city. I
don’t visit this one much these days, as I have to use the car to get here, but
I used to visit a lot when the kids were smaller, and the zoo next door was
more the attraction. A petting section that Hana loved, and a monkey gallery
that fascinated (and sometimes included!) Haruki, a semi-famous lesser panda
that stood on its hind legs, meerkat-style, and a sit-on train ride were the
attractions. Like Hana and Haruki’s childhood, faded or gone now, and I look
elsewhere for subjects to photograph.
Oomachi is nice. Has variety in its several walks, and focal
points too; the pond, the rose garden, the kingfishers along the stream, and
the cats that always seem to be around. On a sunny day, a pleasant place.