This weekend, despite the fact that we had a long weekend, we managed to accomplish NOTHING. Logan has a slight cold and I’m just generally exhausted these days, so we stayed home and relaxed. But that gives me a chance to catch up on some yet-to-be-posted adventures that we’ve had recently. First up: Katsuren-jo and Ikei Island beach.
Katsuren-jo must have been mighty impressive in its day because only the inner portion is left and, even after seeing several similar castles, I was still pretty well blown away by this one. Sitting atop a hill, it commanded an incredible view of the surrounding area and the Pacific Ocean.
This little fellow was quite friendly and very cooperative about having his picture taken.
The view from the second level of the castle, where the seiden (throne room) was, looking up towards the top. Notice Logan trekking along, carrying his cup.
And a portion of the view from the top.
Then we traveled a bit further and got off the island for the first time since arriving here!!! (Well, except for Jake who went to Korea for work.) Not that we made it all that far, but there are several out-lying islands on our list to explore this year. Ikei-jima (“jima” means “island”) is accessible by car and had several gorgeous beaches.
Check out the color of the water!
Did you know morning glories grow on the beach? No kidding. Sarah G can back me up on this, because we saw them on the beach in Hawaii too.
Hope you are rested up and relaxed from your long weekend as well.
Can you imagine the view when the castle was still standing? Must have been amazing! Thanks
ReplyDeleteagain for sharing. Hope the tired part of pregnancy is getting better - and that Logan is all over his cold.
Love, Mom
E picks scads of those blossoms and makes sand stew at the beach. Great pics, hope we won't tire you out when we come in Feb.
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