メナーム（母なる水）の夢
夢と書いたら大袈裟か。アンパワーの夜市と、呑めや唄えやの喧騒。凪に小舟を走らせ、水面の静寂から見上げれば、クリスマスツリーのように瞬く蛍あり。真夏の夜の夢だ。天に恵まれすべての祭りの後、しんしんとメークローン川に降り注いだ。時は確か、昭和の暮れか平成の明けか。福山の夜店、御調の夏祭りに子ども達があふれた。屋台にはリング焼き、アメリカンドッグ、大判焼き、りんご飴、クレープ、かき氷。芦田川、その支流の御調川沿いで、うなぎを掴み取り。水が流れ、田畑に村や町。集う場所があり、集う人がおる。大人達は、はっぴ着て太鼓叩き、ビール飲みつつお囃子にカラオケ大会じゃ。ラストは花火の大団円。ふと思い出した。思い出させる何かが、ここにあった。これが夢でなくて何だろう。栄枯盛衰だがしかし、抗いたい。抗いたい。次の世代に繋ぐという強い思いが、肥やしとなり糧となり、僕らの子育てを可能にする。大変なんよ。今も昔も。ようやった。ようやってくれたけ、僕らがおる
Calling it a dream would be an exaggeration? Night market in Amphawa, the din of drinking and singing. Running a small boat across the calm waters, looking up from the silence of the surface, there are fireflies twinkling like a Christmas tree. It’s a midsummer night’s dream. Blessed by the sky, after all the feasts, pouring down in silence onto Mae Klong River.
It was surely either the dawn of Heisei or the dusk of Showa era. The night markets in Fukuyama and the summer festival in Mitsugi were crowded with children. The food stalls served Ring-shaped okonomiyaki, Corn dogs, Oban-yaki pancakes, Candied apples, Crepes, and Shaved ice. Along the Mitsugi river, Ashida-gawa river’s tributary, Eel-grabbing competitions. Water flows, fields and villages dot the landscape. Where gathering places exist, gathering people exist. Adults wearing happi coats, beating drums, drinking beer, Ohayashi-musical and karaoke competitions. The grand finale ended with fireworks. All of a sudden, it came back to me. There was something here reminding me of it. If this is not a dream, then what is this? The rise and fall, but I want to defy, defy! The strong will to pass this on to the next generation becomes fertilizer and sustenance, making it possible to raise children. It’s tough. Then and Now. You’ve done well. You’d done well—that’s why we’re here.
Itsutsu No War NOW ON AIR！
https://magazine.tunecore.co.jp/newrelease/271310/
https://song-maker.com/produce/personal/ynishikawa/
ホアヒンへの道中は、カオルアン洞窟からスタート。前回はカオサムックの猿山に、今回はカオルアンの猿山に。アスレチックな階段を下ると、仏像と鍾乳石が。息子たちは、洞窟といえば宝探しと意気込むが、極めて荘厳にて暫し絶句。天井の洞穴から注ぐハート型の光に癒されます。 Our journey to Hua Hin began at Khao Luang Cave. Last time the monkey hill at Khao Sam Muk, and this time at Khao Luang. As we descended the adventurous staircase, Buddha statues and stalactites appeared. The boys, excited about a treasure hunt in the cave, were left speechless for a moment by its profound solemnity. The heart-shaped light pouring through the hole in the ceiling heals us.
青春病
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TROXrBZ7lpk
https://music.line.me/webapp/track/mt00000000190e13eb
https://music.apple.com/th/album/itsutsu-no-war-ep/1663406736
https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0BRRMB9Q5?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=tcjaz-22&linkCode=ur2&camp=247&creative=1211
https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/7fYOlHQskAFRYqFIhTE4Mu
食事はThe Regent Cha-AmのPeppinaへ。バンコクでもピザで有名なPeppina。チーズ好きな末弟は愉悦か。ところで、娘の臨海学校はここだったらしいが、、え、こんな綺麗なリゾートですか？餓鬼の分際で笑止千万。僕らの少年自然の家とは雲泥の…いや、日本の茹だるあの夏の日の思い出も捨て難い！で、え、こんな綺麗なリゾートですか…と後ろ髪靡かせHiltonホアヒン。
Lunch at Peppina in The Regent Cha-Am. Peppina is famous for its pizza in Bangkok too. Our youngest brother, who loves cheese, must be in heaven. By the way, daughter's school camp was apparently at this place. Wait, such a beautiful resort? How ridiculous for a kid like her. It’s a world of difference from our “Youth Nature Center” in Japan… though, I can’t help but cherish those memories of sweltering summer days ! Anyway, is it really such a beautiful resort…? With a touch of regret, headed to Hilton Hua Hin.
いつかのいつわ
https://recochoku.jp/song/S1016834252/
https://music.apple.com/th/album/itsutsu-no-war-ep/1663406736
https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0BRRMB9Q5?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=tcjaz-22&linkCode=ur2&camp=247&creative=1211
https://music.line.me/webapp/track/mt00000000190e13ed
https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/album/7fYOlHQskAFRYqFIhTE4Mu
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzVadukT_8M&list=OLAK5uy_lXKE-7r_6qYEvmAMVA7VFdOWMIWP4Zk-Q&index=5
息子の誕生日である事を事前に伝えておくと、HAPPY BIRTHDAYのベッドメイキングとミニケーキ。テンション上げてプールへ。プーケットでもHilton、ホアヒンでもHiltonを選んでしまったが、、3人の子連れで身長差毎にプール選び、適度なウォータースライダーが付いて、かつ凡そプール全体を大人が見渡せる設計、ちょっと足を伸ばせば海の自然に触れ、浜辺で砂遊びや生き物探し。疲れて広大な部屋に戻って追いかけっこ。朝はビュッフェと、ラクで快適、最高よ。着いてPM、起きてAM、プール放り込んどきゃいーもんね。ホアヒンの夜は近くのチャオレイシーフードに歩くも、、子ども達が寝ちゃって食事はクラップバーン。帰りはちと大変でした。。
Pre-notifying about my son's birthday resulted in a “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” bed-making and a mini cake. All hyped up, and headed to the pool. Whether in Phuket or Hua Hin, we ended up choosing Hilton…With 3 kids, choosing a pool for each height range, with a moderate water slide, and a layout where adults can oversee the entire pool area. Just a short walk away, we could touch the seaside nature, play in the sand on the beach, and hunt for marine life. After getting tired, back to the spacious room for a game of tag. In the morning, it’s the buffet—easy, comfortable, and absolutely perfect. Arrive in the afternoon, Wake up in the morning, Just toss them in the pool. On a night in Hua Hin, walked to nearby Chaolay Seafood, but… the kids fell asleep, so we ended up eating and GlapBaan. The walk back was a bit of a struggle…
翌日は外歩き暑いし、マーケットビレッジで屋内遊園。大人はカフェ。そしてスイスシープファーム。何気に2時間ほど、動物達に人参をやり続け、3人とも仔馬に乗り、更に乗り物好き達はバンやジープやヘリで遊びます。そして冒頭のアンパワーへ。Ban Mae Arom。ちょっと分かりにくいけど、車停めて小路を歩き、水路沿いの部屋に通されました。蛍船も予約して頂き、フローティングナイトマーケットも案内され徒歩すぐ。観光客もいっぱいだが、何処となくローカル。川沿い歩いて対岸に橋渡り、おもちゃ買ったり、ガイヤーン、炒飯（カオパット）をクラップバーン。小舟が部屋の前に到着して、おかみさん、ウチと同じくらいの子連れで乗船。マーケットの喧騒を突っ切り、波無き夜空に風も切り、小舟走らせます。やがて蛍がチカチカ、借りた布団で子ども達はウトウト。おやすみよ、いい経験になったな。 Next day, too hot to walk outside, indoor playground at Market Village. Adults at the cafe. Followed by Swiss Sheep Farm. Unplanned, about 2 hours feeding carrots to the animals, 3 kids rode the foals, and the vehicle-lovers played on vans, jeeps, and helicopters. Then back to the beginning—to Amphawa. Ban Mae Arom. A bit hard to find, but parked a car, walked down a small path, and were led to a room along the canal. Had the firefly boat reserved for us, and were guided to the Floating Night Market, just a short walk away. Lots of tourists, but still felt somewhat local. Walked along the canal, crossed the bridge to the other side, bought some toys, and had grilled chicken (Kai-Yang) and fried rice (Khao-pad) and GlapBaan. A small boat arrived in front of our room, and the owner, accompanied by a child about the same age as ours, boarded with us. Cutting through the market's hustle and bustle, slicing through the wind under the calm night sky, our small boat glided along. Soon, fireflies began to twinkle, and the children dozed off under borrowed blankets. Good night—what a memorable experience.
朝はボーっとお粥啜り、どんぶらことパッタイ舟が到着。お腹はいっぱいだが、興味本位で注文します。火力強めのカセットコンロやろか。袋からカット野菜取り出し、茶色い川でサッサと手を洗い、ジャンジャン炒めて片手で卵割り、殻は川にポイっ。衛生的には極めて不明な為、嫁子どもは食わず、僕のみ試食。味はまあイケる。これも腹の修行と心得よう。名残惜しくも、Ban Mae Aromを後にした。まあ、また忘れ物を取りに来るのだが。 Waking up groggy, just slurping congee—then a pad thai boat arrives, bobbing along. Already full, but ordered anyway on curiosity. Must be a high-powered portable gas stove. She pulls pre-cut veggies from a bag, quickly washes hands in the brown-colored water, stirs-fries with a clatter, cracks an egg with one hand, and tosses the shell into the canal. Since the hygiene is highly questionable, my wife and kids didn’t eat—I was the only one to try it. The taste was okay, Just consider this stomach training. With some reluctance, we left Ban Mae Arom. Well, we'll be back to pick up the forgotten anyway.
近くのピンスワンベンジャロンは日曜休日で残念。気を取り直し、有名なマーケット、メークローン鉄道市場とダムヌンサドゥアック水上マーケットへ。鉄道市場、タラートロムフッブ（傘たたみ市場）。暑いムサいの観光客多いし、丁度電車が来るや否や、踏切構わず携帯片手に殺到。市場の傘をたたむ姿を動画におさめようと皆んな必死。スピードは超遅いがインスタ死には気をつけなはれ。ウチらはベビーカーでガタガタの線路脇、すぐ断念。妻のみちと遠征頂き、可愛いトゥクトゥクシャツ、タイパンツ、ゲットじゃ。 Unfortunately, the nearby Pinsuwan Benjarong was closed on Sunday. Putting that behind, we headed to the famous Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. The railway market, Talat Rom Hup (Umbrella Folding Market). It was hot and humid, and there were tons of tourists. As soon as the train arrived, they all rushed toward it, cell phones in hand, completely ignoring the railroad crossing. Everyone was desperate to capture a video of the market folding their umbrellas. The train moves super slow, but be careful not to get killed for your Instagram shot. We were pushing a kids' stroller along the bumpy railroad tracks and gave up right away. Only my wife went on the expedition and got a cute tuk-tuk shirt and Thai pants.
お次は忘れ物とりに昼のアンパワー。昨晩通った川沿いのカフェで猫と一服。のどかだ。ここがええ。またガイヤーンとカオパットをクラップバーン。ほんでダムヌンサドゥアックに行くのだが、生活感無き完全なる観光地。舟乗ってビール2瓶買わされ、船頭さんと乾杯すると上機嫌で周回。テンションの下がる観光地価格も、まあ良い経験。子ども達は、小舟商人からジュースにココナッツアイスに、おもちゃも買って満足に寝ます。舟に乗ると寝るやなあ。ミズトカゲ眺めたりして、さあラストや。 Next, back to Amphawa in the afternoon to pick up forgotten. Had a break with cats at the riverside café we passed last night. It’s so peaceful. Really like it here. Had another round of Kai-Yang, Khao-pad and GlapBaan. Then moved on to Damnoen Saduak, but it’s a completely touristy spot with no sense of local life. Got on a boat and was forced to buy 2 bottles of beer, after toasting with the boatman, he was in a great mood and took us on a round trip. Even the tourist-trap prices that kill the mood were, well, a learning experience. The kids were happy after buying juice, coconut ice cream, and toys from the small boat vendors, and they fell asleep peacefully. Watched some water monitor lizards, and now it’s time for the last stop.
心残りはピンスワンに行けなかったので、ベンジャロンビレッジへ。この村は絵付け体験も出来るようだけど、着いたの夕方やし、まだウチには早いかな。バンコクよりは安いのかもしらんが、やはり高い。。頼むから歩き走り回って、うっかり転んで割らんでや。嫁の気に入ったカフェセットを2つ購入。この前チャトチャックで買ったセラドン焼きは、米に味噌汁にカレーに普段使い。ベンジャロン焼きは流石に高級なので、来客用と致します。品のあるベンジャロン兎に別れを告げ、大雨のビレッジを後にすれば、バンコク方面には虹のアーチ。この旅はホアヒン&水上・鉄道マーケット。バンコクから車で行ける距離を満喫した夏休みでした！ One regret was that we couldn't go to Pinsuwan, so headed to Benjarong Village instead. This village seems to offer pottery painting workshops, but we arrived in the evening, and it's still a bit too young for our kids. It might be cheaper than Bangkok, but it's still pricey...Please, don't run around and accidentally trip and break anything. We bought two café sets that my wife liked. The Celadons we bought at Chatuchak the other day are for everyday use—with rice, miso soup, and curry. The Benjarong is definitely high-end, perfect for guests. After saying goodbye to the elegant Benjarong rabbit, we left the rain-soaked village behind, and a rainbow arched over the road toward Bangkok. This trip focused on Hua Hin, the floating and railway markets. It was a fulfilling summer vacation where we enjoyed places just a day's drive from Bangkok!
Good Old Musician
“Yoshihiro Nishikawa” released the new music Album “Itsutsu No War” (tunecore.co.jp)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RYS144-Usw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkcBUGiGx18
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0BRRMB9Q5
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