But wait, there's more. When tilted forwards the daruma's eyes pop out. I think my host grandmother was saying something about this meaning your wish has been granted. Okay, but it still looks downright freaky. Furthermore, when you hold the daruma up to the light and look through the middle, you can see the image of a Buddha with the words "Good Fortune" and "Safety in Traffic."
Plus it comes with a tiny jingle bell.
Probably the most random, crazy gift I've ever been given.

4 comments:
LOL! That's too cool! But I thought Daruma was a story about Jim Elliot...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dayuma
"Safety in traffic"- words to live by.
that is cool!!! Glad you'll be home soon!
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