Going to Shimane

We had such a great time with my sisters and nieces, but then we headed for Gotsu which is where we first stayed when we came to Japan.

Sunset on the Gonogawa river in Gotsu. So beautiful!

This was the street where the Gonogawa festival is held. So much good food! Alex kept getting checked out by all of the ...GUYS! They kept walking by and staring at him because they couldn't believe how tall he was!

Alex riding the mechanical exercise horse at our friend's house where we stayed.

Oh my goodness...the Green Mall! This was our main shopping place.  It hasn't changed much.

Rachel and Alex playing a drumming game at the Green Mall.

We went to the Aquarium while we were there.  Who's that in the bubble ring?

Very cool sand sculptures!

Cool!

Beluga whale.

Eating lunch at the Waco Hotel with our friends!

Anpan man and Totoro!

Genius! If you look closely, there is a urinal in the women's bathroom. Why? Because in case you have a child that needs to go in with you, they have a urinal for him (I'm assuming it is for a boy.)