The local fishing boat in front of us.....never met him!
View of the mountains from our cockpit
A small island Shinto shrine
These are young cedars
Shinto Shrine.....very simplistic
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Blossoming Cherry trees
Huge cabages
At the Yakusugi Museum
A picture and branch of one of the most famous Yakusugi trees
One of several waterfalls
Cove looking south
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Kathy and Atsushi, our guide for the day
Happy couple
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These cows will be sent to Honshu to be fed and become Wagyu beef
Happy cows
Happy cow with a cat
Hmmm......
A very large Banyan tree
Beautiful waterfall
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John and Atsushi
Coastal views
Reminded us of the California coast...impressive!!
Atsushi said those pine trees below were killed 25 years ago by a lumber worm from USA and acid rain from China
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A type of short tailed Macaque monkey
Red face and bottom!1
Cute but very aggressive.....we stayed in the car!!!
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White tailed deer
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A curious plant that grew its stems and leaves into a circle
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Looks like a gorilla!
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Impressive lighthouse
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View of cherry trees on local river in Miyanoura
For our son the fireman!!
Our 2nd Japanese lunch.....grilled beef.....more like a stir fry.....yummers
Kathy had the panko breaded prawns. It was also delicious! Along with our main dish came pickled veges, Miso Soup, Tofu salad, a congee of some sort, and of course, rice.....
John sitting on his knees on a short table.....more beer please!
High chairs for short table:)))
Typical local street.....very clean and quiet
Local fisherman
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Sleeping cats....very quiet and peaceful in Miaynoura
Light post
View of harbor.....well protected by all the concrete bunkers
Local Shinto temple
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ShiShi diety...mouth closed....keeping good spirits in
Open mouth - scaring bad spirits away
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View from bus on hike in Yakusugi Land
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Wow....3000 years old......obviously lost its top along the way!!
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It was somewhat spiritual standing in front of something that old that is still living!!
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Various pictures of all the old Yakusugi and various growths out of the stumps
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Some impressive growth out of the old stumps
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Kathy still looking fresh!!!
We did the purple trail
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Dinner at a local seafood restaurant.....cooking turbine shells on a Hibachi grill
Our waiter
Sacllops
Prawns and flying fish....a local delicacy
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The two tables next to us were recreational fisherman out for the evening
Our waiter cooking the small bait fish.....a bit salty!!
Let the party begin....out came the local Shochu.....made from sweet potatoes......served with ice and water....excellent!!
Sue enjoying the camaraderie
Andy and Kathy.....hmmm....come on guys show some enthusiasm!
OK....that's better!!
View of Miyanoura from the bus going to Shiatani Unsuikyo Ravine
Andy, Sue, Kathy and John ready for our hike!!!
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Kathy and Sue walking up the rocks....looking good!!
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A bit of fun!!
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A view from the top.....those are blossoming cherry trees on the hill sides
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Panoramic view......impressive!!
Andy at the top!!
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Kathy and Sue saw these 3 deer
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Andy and Sue supplied the dinner and we had more jocularity on Mystic!!
A yummy traditional Japanese dinner!!!
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