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Driving the Boxster Among the Cherry Blossoms<\/h3>\n

The other day on a weekday, I decided to take the Boxster for a drive on the Royu Driveway.<\/strong> Normally, this time of year I would go cherry blossom viewing at a nearby park, but since that\u2019s not possible right now, I thought at least I could enjoy the blossoms from inside the car.<\/p>\n

Come to think of it, around this time last year, I still couldn\u2019t really drive the manual Boxster properly, so I wasn\u2019t able to go on a cherry blossom drive. That\u2019s why this year was the first time I could drive the Boxster through the cherry blossoms.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Perhaps because it was a weekday and given the current situation, traffic heading from my home toward the Rokko area was light. When I actually got to the Royu Driveway, the cherry blossoms weren\u2019t quite at their peak yet, but still, driving with the top down among the cherry trees felt wonderful.<\/p>\n

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It took me about three years to be able to drive a manual car, but now that I can, I\u2019m really glad. Of course, automatic cars are great too, but being able to drive a manual opens up a whole new range of cars you can enjoy.<\/strong><\/p>\n

At this age, opportunities to try new things are fewer than when I was younger, but I still feel that the excitement of \u201cbeing able to do what you couldn\u2019t before\u201d and challenging yourself with new experiences is important no matter how old you are.<\/p>\n

I hope that as I grow older, I can always keep my curiosity alive.<\/p>\n

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Currently, in Hyogo Prefecture where we live, a state of emergency has been declared, and the situation changes daily with increasing tension. My daughter\u2019s elementary school held its entrance ceremony outdoors on the sports field for a short time, and classes are suspended until May. Similarly, my younger daughter\u2019s kindergarten entrance ceremony was postponed, and it is also closed until May.<\/p>\n

With so many restrictions and self-restraint in place, and especially since I\u2019m pregnant, I avoid crowds and don\u2019t even go to the supermarket, ordering everything through online delivery\u2026 While I wonder, \u201cWhen will life return to normal?<\/strong>,\u201d I know this is a time for all of us to endure together.<\/p>\n

Even in this atmosphere of self-restraint, the government has said outdoor exercise is allowed, so I\u2019ve recently realized how important it is to take a solo drive nearby to refresh your mind. (Though it\u2019s not really exercise\u2026)<\/span><\/p>\n

So, I made a video of my drive on the Royu Driveway that day. Since I only used the GoPro without a separate microphone, the engine sound isn\u2019t great, but I\u2019d be happy if you could watch it. (Next time, I\u2019ll be sure to use a proper mic!)<\/span><\/p>\n