Fuji-san

People at work say that on a clear day, we can see Fuji-san (Mt. Fuji) from our building. One early morning right before Japanese class at work, I walked over to the window to do my usual daydreaming. It look small, but I actually managed to see Fuji-san from our building. I quickly jolted back to my desk to grab my camera to grab a picture. You can barely see it but I think it looks good. It's the tiny tiny white crest above all the trees....


I told my teacher about Fuji-san and she was happy I got a chance to see it. But she injected some reality when I told her I was planning on going with some friends in January. She explained to me that it's really pretty from far away, but when you get up close, it's not really worth the trip. She was saying how it's just rocks and tree stumps. A little bit sad to hear that, but her explanation reminded me of beer goggles when clubbing.

At least now, I'll will know what to expect when I go.