Shiraishijima

Back to the Shinkansen; this time heading for Okayama. Now Okayama by itself is just a small sleepy town but it is the closest point for getting to the ferry to head out to the island if Shiraishijima. We’ve been here before but it’s just a nice, tranquil place to relax and enjoy and evening in a very typical Japanese village. We walked about the island, watched the sunset, played in the waves (well, a bit, it was cold), drank sake, played cards and … relaxed. The girls got to stay in the Japanese style room with the tatami mats, futons and a kotatsu (that the table with a heater under it. You put a blanket over it, then you can sit and keep your legs toasty warm.) They are inventive to get around not having central heating in Japan.