Alishan in April part A

The Shinkai family asked me to join them.

Hard to refuse, neh.

We're ready, all packed and wrapped...as there was a cool N wind.

Brrr, where is spring?

Anyway, what's gonna happen today?

We took the ferry to Nokonoshima.

There we had to go for a 30 minute walk.

That's nice, the sun was out and flowers all over the place.

Hmm, it looks too cold indeed to go for a swim..

More people doing what...?

What did you say......?

(see Fukuoka sky-line in the background)

Back on the ferry.
Happy to go home as it was hard work...and toes and fingers were sooo cold.

 But it was worth the effort, see the smiles.

So.....What's in the bucket?

Asari Gai.

Yummy.

Shinkai family, thank you for inviting me along.

After living in Japan for over 17 years,

this was a first for me.

And a good one!

Salute