Night Creatures

Fireflies are back. And early-- we were told the 10th [Japanese can be very specific about dates]. So Aaron n I went out and watched them swirl over our little river. There are far more than last year. We're hoping to head out to a nearby spot reputed for great viewing.


Walking home, we caught a little frog to put in our garden. But once we reached the garden, he wriggled free and escaped. Now our herbs are doomed.

Looking down, I saw sinuous movement. Thinking it was a worm, I bent down to inspect it. It was a demon mukade. It slithered off, and I am hoping he doesn't make his way into the aparto.

And of course, our window lizards are still gracing us.