Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Clam Digging at Futtsu Beach, Chiba Prefecture


Sunday morning, Louis and I got up early and headed to Futtsu Beach to do some clam digging. The rest stop along the way was right on the water and had great views. 




 We were surprised at just how many people were at the beach digging for clams!


If we ever go again, we will bring foods that require chopsticks to eat with. Sandy hands required creative thinking when eating lunch. 


Here we are enjoying our lunch. 



After two hours of digging, we came home with a decent yield.


After a day in the fridge, I was worried they had died...but upon adding water it was evident they were alive!


Cleaning was a bit of a hassle...


Once cooked, they were very tasty (besides the few that hung onto some sand). 


But how can a meal with red wine be bad?


Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Hakone

Louis and I went to Hakone back in February. I have finally decided to post some pictures from the trip! The hotel was located right next to Lake Ashi.


While there we had dinner at a nice French restaurant. Very fancy.


Salad course. (Not Lou's favorite)


Main Course


Dessert (My favorite)


The food at the other meals was delicious as well.




The traditional Japanese breakfast was especially good.


Salted salmon is my favorite!


 We took a ropeway up to the top of a nearby mountain. Once at the top there were great views of Mt. Fuji.



The natural occurring hot springs are used to cook eggs.


Hakone is known mainly for its bath houses that are heated by the hot springs. We don't have any pictures of the inside of the onsen... it wasn't allowed. I believe it has something to do with all the nudity  :)