Wednesday: I decided to ride my bike to Matsudo station since it was a beautiful day. It took me about 30 minutes to get there. It was a good ride. I had gone with the intention to find a nice spring jacket, but ended up finding a great deal on some shoes. I have a pair of converses at home, but they are all worn out, so I got a new pair here. The sales clerk was anxious to help me. There was a bit of confusion when the pair I tried on didn't fit me and I had to try to explain I needed a smaller size. He ended up taking out a tiny notebook and I wrote down what size I wanted to try on. It was a little difficult because in Japan the shoe sizes are measured by centimeters and I had no idea how many centimeters my feet were. They did have the USA sizes on the box as well, but they weren't correct. Usually I wear a 8 1/2 size shoe, but I ended up getting a size 6 1/2. With my purchase in hand I headed out to my bike and rode the two miles back to my apartment. After I got home I was exhausted, but Carly called and convinced me to go to Tokyo with her. John was meeting us to help Carly pick out a guitar. After she made her purchase John took us to Ueno park. It was absolutely beautiful. The cherry trees are just beginning to blossom. John said in a few more days they will be in full bloom!
And I thought finding my car in a parking lot was difficult...
Beautiful lake and cherry blossoms at Ueno Park.
Walking in Ueno Park.Thursday: Even though I was super tired from the night before, I managed to get up at 7:30am and headed to Matsudo station with Carly to meet up with Beth and her husband. The four of us rode the train for about an hour and a half down to Kamakura in order to see the ocean! I've been to beaches in California, Florida, and New York, but I have to admit that this one beats them all. It was a picture perfect day with warm weather and only a slight breeze. We walked across a bridge to Enoshima Island. We walked up about a billion stairs and made it the top where we stopped to grab a bite to eat. We sat outside on a ledge where we could see the ocean's great expanse below us. You couldn't ask for a better view. After we were full we stopped for some ice cream for dessert and headed down the other side. There we were met with the ocean. It was so beautiful. I don't think words can describe it, so I will let the pictures speak for themselves.
Beth, Carly, and I on Enoshima Island.
Isn't God's creation beautiful?
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Beth, Carly, and I on Enoshima Island.
Isn't God's creation beautiful?
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5 comments:
Wow girl, you're getting around a awful lot -- seeing much and building memories. I think this is one of your better written and pictured blogs. Sorry it took so much physical effort, but you must admit it was well worth it.
Uncle
Did you mean you rode your bike 30 miles or 30 minutes?? Either way it's a good workout for sure. Your legs must be getting strong! I'm proud of you. Does this mean you will be riding a bike more when you get back home? Ha- ha!
mom
Haha Oops! It was definitely only 30 minutes away...about 2 miles! I changed it so it's right now :) Thanks mama!
And yes, my legs are getting very strong. I really enjoy riding bikes. I'd like to buy one when I get home!
We loved seeing your pictures. We, too, went to Ueno Park when we were in Japan - just about this time of year. And yes, the cherry blossoms were beautiful. I'm so anxious to see all your pictures when you get back to Lincoln. We picked Josh up at the airport - on time - and he was exhausted but still talking about the wonderful time he had.
Im jealous! The pics are awesome. Im so glad that you are having a wonderful time. Love ya Naomi
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