About to get on the Hayabusa |
Our host took us to the train station and we got the local train to Shin Aomori. We had to stand all the way which was a bit of a pain, but at least it wasn't raining so we got to see the scenery and we were in the back carriage so Tom could look out which made him happy.
Thirsty weather |
Jōzenjidōri Street, Sendai |
Anyway, an hour and a half later, he finished his scrapbooking and we arrived in Sendai. The weather was awful, really really hot and very muggy. We were met by Doug, Akemi and little Dominic - he's changed loads as he is now 4. He wasn't in the best of moods today and had to be coaxed to do anything. You can always rely on children to be unpredictable!!!!! Oh hum, we couldn't do anything quickly today as it was so so hot and humid.
They took us straight for lunch at a craft beer / Italian place. Tom and Matt had belly pork tagliatelle whilst I had lamb and mushroom quesadilla (apparently quesadilla is Italian!) Between the 4 adults we managed 12 different beers (small ones of course) but there were about 30 different beers so we had to do it justice.
All 6 of us (look hard!) |
We carried on walking to Jozenji Dori which is a famous focal point in Sendai - lots of trees in a line making a tunnel. There we gave them an Ingleton pebble in the hope that they are able to pass it on to someone else who will actually post something on Facebook - we live in hope.
As it was heading to 3pm we then headed to Mr Donuts for a sit down and donut before getting the subway back to the main station. There we headed to Yodabashi Camera where Tom wanted to do a spot of train shopping. He had to go for his 4th choice as all the ones he initially wanted were sold out. We also got a baseball catching glove set (a small one for him, a big one for us and a ball) This should help me as his throws at cricket practice are now getting harder and harder and therefore hurt a lot! Mac suggested I get a baseball catchers glove.
Dominic with Ingleton Pebble |
It was a long, hot and humid day, we were all exhausted. We were met by Mr Kimura who had just returned from a business trip in Sendai (of all places)! He drove us home in their boxy car which Tom was delighted about. Then showers all round. Bed for Tom and we sat downstairs to chat. We took the remainder of our bottle of whisky down, which went down very well and before we knew it we were being treated to supper: a huge tray of sushi came out, as well as some roasted chicken and edamame. We were forced to eat some, and more and more. Wow!
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