After leaving the comfort and familiarity of the Akiyoshidai we travelled to Fukuoka and Aso,land of bubbling volcanoes. We travelled for about 5 hours to get back to Yamaguchi yesterday. It snowed on Mount Aso and quite frankly I'm still waiting for Spring to kick in. I believe the blossoms come on in full force on the 1st and I can hardly wait to see them in Kyoto.
We have one more day in Yamaguchi as Justin has to re-bulid his crates to the liking of International customs. Something to do with natural wood and bugs.
Then it's off to the ancient city. I had a good dose of kultcha today and took in Rurikoji, the Five-Storied pagoda and Joeji Temple with it's beautiful stone garden (you know..the manically raked variety!) All on a bike that Hiro,our friend from the Art Village lent me. We are staying at his house tonight. It is a beautiful,typical Japanese home where every wall is a sliding door and the floors are tatami mats.
Had my first onsen in Aso. I get to do my favourite thing in the world..lie for ages in water hot enough to poach me. These are public baths that are both inside and outside. Steaming , natural spring water, glossy stones and gently waving bamboo!
Love to you all.
Gabs
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