Today, I will drive on the other side of the road.
I’ve never done it before.
We will be heading to a small bay on the coast to enjoy fishing.
We are starting off the morning enjoying plum water at Mother’s house
I’m doing it!
Ya-san (Hisashi-sensei’s brother) graciously loaned us his car.
Hisashi-sensei doesn’t currently have a driver’s license so my international driver’s license came in use.
Guesthouse
We are staying at the guesthouse of one of Hisashi’s brother’s (Ya-san) friends. He is an artist who makes artwork out of pearls that they farm here.
It is beautiful.
They farm oysters here for pearls.
Our host makes artwork from the pearls. His studio and gallery are on site. He has come to check in on us throughout the day and make sure we are happy and relaxed.
Fishing
We are going fishing now. Agi-san, the owner, has asked the workers to come clean the oysters now so that there is chum in the water for us.
Let’s catch fish!
We caught fish!
We caught several fugu we are not able to prepare safely.
We caught some other fish that we are barbecuing.
The hospitality that we are receiving here is incredible, even more beautiful than the place itself.
We spent the evening barbecuing, eating, drinking, and enjoying ourselves.
Of all of our days in Japan, today I will hold most dear. Fishing on the beautiful Aso Bay, spending time and having a wonderful dinner with my great friend and my son, swimming out to the shrine, and the incredible hospitality of our hosts will never be forgotten.
