This time though had many people with me. Carol went on the trip too as she is also interested in hiking and swimming in the lakes. My ex-classmate Jan, his girlfriend and a Australian guy from our school Todd came along too.
So on the first day, before Jan and company arrived, Owen took Carol, me and 2 of his other friends to hike at a place at the water falls. My my… It was breath-taking! It was such a shame we couldn’t hike till the very top because the road had been destroyed by the rain. But still where we were, was fresh, cleaning but ok, icy cold flowing water. We didn’t manage to swim though because it was really too cold and we didn’t want to wet the other Japanese girl Mie’s car. But well still, it was a kick to just dip our feet in the water.
Spent the whole after there and finally the long-awaited trio came. They drove there and was caught in a traffic jam along the way. It didn’t help though when they stopped for breaks here and there. Haa.. well well.. we had a bbq dinner at Chris’s place. He’s Owen’s friend who is holidaying in china now. I think he might possibly get a shock when he comes home to know 5 strangers stayed over night at his place. Well anyway, we had a good sumptuous dinner with wine and beer. Must admit, the wine was really good. I couldn’t resist drinking a few glasses too. Then we chatted the night away… the guys catching up cus Todd hasn’t seen Owen for a few months as well..
Next morning, got up to go to Dave’s house. Another of Owen’s friend who just got married. (If you guys recall the suit he bought in Taipei, it was for this wedding) Anyway, Dave’s friends and family were still in Japan. And it was really interesting cus he is from New Zealand, and we thus we got to meet the Maui people who are his friends! First time I see and talk to a Maui person face to face.
Anyway, we went to the same place again for a swim and hike. And Jan and Owen gave some good performances. Actually Owen already did it before yesterday. He climbed up to a really high spot up the rocks and jumped into the water. Jan saw that and well he wanted to do it too. He well, haaa stripped to his underwear and when along with it.
Then it was back to Dave’s place for more bbq and gathering. It was really a huge gathering cus all of their Japanese friends came too. The other English teachers in their gang, including Steve, Owen’s friend from Oregon too whose house I stayed in when I went over. He’s an a great singer. He was playing the guitar with his ABK friend (American born Korean) and singing the whole night to entertain us. My… he was really good. Pretty mesmerized by their voices. It wasn’t just singing together but they harmonized and it sounds very professional.
The night ended when it got dark and we all packed up to go home. Watched simpsons in the video and slept. Too tired to do anything else.
Last morning in Yamanashi. Got up early to breath in the clean fresh air. The scenery in Yamanashi is really good. Mountains and flowing rivers are aplenty. Will go back again if I have a chance to. Anyway we had to be on our way home becus Todd needs to get back to Okazaki. So all of us hopped into Ako's car. Good drive home. Stopped by the hot spring for a good soak too. Kimochi ii....
Partying at Chris's place...
Nice scenery!
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