Linking Maine and Japan

Yesterday was another beautiful day in Tokyo. My last day here for a week. We head off to Himeji on the Seto Inland Sea stay for our visit to a prefecture (state) and ultimately our home stay with a family. Yesterday I spent the day with another JFMF-er — from Minnesota. It was interesting to compare our geographies and recreational interests. In our first (only?) free day, we visited Kamakura, a place recommended for a great day trip from Tokyo. We ate in a neighborhood sushi restaurant, where noone spoke English and the menu was totally in Japanese. We ordered with gestures and nods, having great tuna and cucumber sushi and miso soup. Wally met a collection of kitty cats the restaurant had on display near our table (one of 2 tables). We also had ice cream from a street vendor. Mine was sweet potato. They also had green tea, cassis, lychee nut as well as more familiar flavors. We toured several temples and shrines, and saw some amazing sculptures and gardens. I took lots of photos, but must rush right now to get on the train for Himeji. I hope my internet services work equally well once I get there tonight. I have found several red sox fans, both local and tourist. Go Sox.

Mrs. Grumbling