
'Umitamago' means 'sea egg', which is on display.
I didn't see the sea egg. I went to the mountain sanctuary
to see the macaque monkeys that live there.

It is feeding time and all the tourists are waiting around to watch.
It was a bit chilly that day.
This is just one of many 'tribes' that rotate and take turns
coming down to get 'fed' by the park caretakers.

the caretakers feed them. Visitors are carefully guided about what not to do:
No touching, staring, feeding, or talking to the animals.
We are reminded that it isn't a zoo.
One look at some of the 1200 monkeys that live on the mountain
and the feeding frenzy that ensued (which I didn't take shots of)
let you know they are dead serious.

Mom shot me a look now and again
to make sure I was at a safe distance.

You think I'm kidding? The license plate holder and interior seat covers told all!

It used to be a 'love' hotel, the ubiquitous Asian style
hotel designed for romance and, well, a quickie.
An inexpensive alternative at about $35.00 per person.
(However, a television 'card' to turn the TV on costs about $10.00!).

No I haven't taken acid.
This is the dashboard clutter, I just thought it looked cool.
Everywhere you look there are mountains.

We were on yet another onsen trip. This one yielding the real
volcanic sulfurous mud I have been yearning for. It was like
taking a bath in silk. Another one had water that was cobalt blue.

Kyushu is partly Japan's 'rice-basket'.

Some Japanese patron decided they loved Chagall.
And voila, his museum was born!
Beppu: On the island of Kyushu, about two hours from where I live.
1 comment:
Mountains, monkeys, Hello Kitty and cars from outer-space. Man these are great pics, and a great country by the looks of it!
Cheers mate!
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