A Great Getaway

The weather has been so gloomy this year I feel like I haven’t seen or felt the warm sun in a long time. Today Kumajet organised a trip around Amakusa and at the last minute Dawn and I decided to go.

First we visited a cave onsen. An onsen is a public bath where you get naked, scrub yourself clean and then relax in the hot water. Perfect after spending a long week running after little kids. Next we went to the aquarium (see my photo site for more pictures)

Then we went to the Pearl Centre and I had to restrain myself when I saw a beautiful crane made of pearl. It was over 100 pounds but it was beautiful! Lunch was next and we got to sample the local octopus which was followed by delicious home made mint ice cream. No pictures of these as we were too busy eating!

We were already sleepy from the first onsen and the food but we headed to a hilltop onsen overlooking the sea. It was beyond beautiful! It was a great day. We got to met new people, visit new places and catch a little sun before heading home. I am so relaxed and sleepy………night night!