Friday

Bike trip.

Got up around 11, and had a nourishing breakfast of an omelette with shrimp sticks. Yum. Shattered a wine glass all over the kitchen floor and spent a good chunk of time cleaning that up. Slathered on a thick layer of sunscreen, loaded up our bags, adjusted the bikes, and off we went.

Steve had chosen a route that took us up the mountains, then along the coast all the way to Hirata, a small town just north of Izumo. We had lots of stops, and just to stay true to our tradition of bike trips, it of course started pouring rain half way through. Luckily we were taking a coffee break when it started, so we hung out there till the worst had passed. The rain cooled things off quite a bit and made the riding much more pleasant. Stopped for a snack at the bakery then pushed on until Izumo for our reward of the Sake Gorilla and a sushi buffet at the conveyor belt sushi restaurant.

All in all it took us about seven hours, including stops. My bum has never been so sore, but the route was beautiful. Well worth the effort.

Friday night the boys went to the onsen, while Yoshimi and I hung out. We had a snack/third meal at Joyfull before heading back to Yoshimi's to enjoy some snacks and refreshments.