Life doesn't actually have to be boring. You just have to dare to get out of your own house and into the world around you, where you will normally be offered a whole lot. All you have to do is open your eyes and look around and you'll discover the most interesting things when you're out and about, things that always make you stop and wonder.

Well, I have to admit that I don't actually need that much to stop me in my tracks. And especially here in Japan, even after so many years that I've been able to spend in this country, it always happens automatically that I discover something that arouses my interest. And it doesn't always have to be that exciting, I seem to be quite easy to get excited about. But I've probably already explained that a few times elsewhere.

And it was exactly the same again recently when we were out and about with the family. I had chosen a new route, which in itself provided a bit of variety and stimulated me already while driving.

Of course, it's often not so easy to stop suddenly when you're driving, because usually you're not alone on the road. But during that said drive I just had to stop when I passed this little red toori standing right next to the road. Normally it points the way to a small shrine hidden behind it, but at the same time it looked as if it was standing in a private garden. I couldn't really solve the puzzle, but perhaps it wasn't necessary in the end.

Right next to it was a small altar, which also belonged to this estate and which I naturally didn't want to overlook. I couldn't really make heads or tails of the whole combination, but well, I was able to accept that. Even if you should always take a closer look, you don't have to uncover every secret. Sometimes your curiosity is satisfied quite quickly and you can continue on your way. It was the same here, but when I am looking back right now, I'm still glad I stopped for a moment. A little fun is all we need...