I haven't updated in a week or so because I've been on holidays (and my laptop broke - it wouldn't have anything to do with the fact that I stood on it, does it????). For the record, I lurvve holidays - even when there is a typhoon approaching. If you haven't heard yet typhoon number 16 (also called Typhoon Chaba on CNN - who is responsible for naming them I ask you???) is wreaking havoc in southern Japan, and blowing sand in my face in Shimoda.
We were supposed to get on a ferry to camp in the island paradise, Shikinejima, but the scary typhoon-savaged seas convinced us to stay on dry land. So Darin, myself, Martine, Claire and Jess head off to Shimoda - the favourite beach getaway for foreigners in Tokyo. It is about a 3 to 4 hours by train from Tokyo and it is located on the tip of the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka.
Here is a picture of the group walking along Kisami Ohama beach - absolutely perfect....um except for the fact that we weren't allowed to swim due to strong currents and big waves. This was torture as the water temperature was perfect for swimming. Damn.
I wish I had more photos but for some reason our camera battery ran out after about 16 shots. Damn. Got in a little knitting, but the company was just too entertaining to bother with knitting, and the food too delicious. One of the things that I miss about home is a good breakfast with friends on the weekend. Luckily Kisami is filled with cafes that cater to foreigners like myself and for two mornings in a row we stuffed our faces with bacon, hot coffee, scrambled eggs and hot toast sitting outside on wooden decks. Heaven.
Lovely lovely lovely! I wanna go back there!
The sunburn is settling down and I am feeling completely refreshed. Thanks for a great time Ms Pinku!
Posted by: frangipani | August 31, 2004 at 03:01 PM
Beautiful! Was it expensive getting there? I recall the different classes of train service and 4 hours in a train can get you clear across the country or the next puddlejump. Beautiful scenery either way!
Posted by: freecia | September 01, 2004 at 03:05 AM
Nice one Pinku. Ohama beach is delightful, ne? Did you go to the cafe on the street that leads to the beach? Can't remember the name, but it reminded me of an alternative Queensland hangout a bit - or as much as is possible in Japan. Maybe I was a bit desperate.
Posted by: Kinki | September 01, 2004 at 05:56 AM
Sounds like a great place to get away from it all! Glad to hear the typhoon didn't affect your plans TOO much.
Posted by: nicole | September 01, 2004 at 11:38 AM