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Akiyoshido caves, Akiyoshidai
plateau & across the bridge from Honshu to Kyushu
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Our ship had remained
in the port of Shimonoseki overnight and so, at the start
of today's morning excursion, we were able to visit the
local fish market, where we saw quite a lot of Fugu (pufferfish
aka blowfish) and other local delicacies for sale. This
one is blowfish sashimi. |
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We bought some blowfish
crackers.
They were excellent. |
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We drove
out in the direction of Hagi, but then turned off towards the Akiyoshido
cave complex. |
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On the way our guide,
Mineko-san, gave us the history of the modern Japanese toilet.
I only wish we had recorded it, because it was fascinating
and very amusing. By this time, Mineko had become our favourite
guide. With her lovely sense of humour and the way she presented
facts to us; measured and not in the least bit boring or
monotonous, we made sure we were in her bus every time! |
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One of many attractions
in the cave complex is this one, "The Hundred Plates". |
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Nearby
is the Akiyoshidai limestone plateau, the largest of its kind in
Japan. |
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After lunch, we went
on an excursion over the big bridge from Shimonoseki (which
is on the island of Honshu) to Kitakyushu (which is on the
neighbouring island of Kyushu). There we visited the Idemitsu
Museum and the Mojiko Retro area. |
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Geoff
sampled another culinary delight; sea urchin in a black bun. Bruce
declined. |
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Back
on the ship, Bruce opted for green tea kit-kat (to go with his green
tea) instead. |
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It was
time to say good-bye, with many locals sporting their not-silly-looking-at-all
blowfish headgear. |
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The pages from this holiday
are not yet complete. Hopefully this sample will give some
idea of our experiences.
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