Alzheimer's?

Bidding the receptionist with a brief hello, I dashed off in a hurry for my yoga session. 

Oh yes, I managed a "Been traveling....." to her "Long time no see!"

As I raced up the stairs, heading towards the elevator, it struck me that I could not recollect the country I had just visited barely 9 days ago!! 

When attempts to remember the destination failed, I switched to registering who I went with instead, hoping then that it would aid my memory.....

It even took me awhile to recall who I went with... Oh yes, with Tracy and her parents!! But, where to???? Where to????

Several minutes passed and it really bugged me.... Then, just before I stepped into the elevator, it hit me!....Hokkaido!!!!

Looking at my photos staring back at me, I do not wish to acknowledge that it may an early sign of dementia..... Can it really be???

Whatever....I'm pretty glad I've traded my business, lucrative though it had been, for my freedom to indulge in my long shelved passions!!

And, living everyday now like there's no tomorrow, for tomorrow may never come..... 

Yet, wishing the clock may come to a standstill for a little while longer this period of time for me to reap the pleasure once robbed of me....of looking and feeling real good!!!

Konichiwa!

Mt Kurodake

Hokkaido, another interesting destination not to be missed with it's spectacular views from the snow mountain, Mt Kurodake to Jigokudani Hell Valley, to sumptuous food and hot spring baths!! 

For me, many first experiences too.....

Mt Kurodake

A first fun thrilling experience sliding on a plastic toboggan sledge, down a short snow hill stretch, with all squealing like kiddies in excitement!! 

Jigokudani Hell Valley 

Jigokudani Hell Valley

Witnessing for the first time a valley which displays hot steam vents, sulfurous streams and other volcanic activity.

First attempt on SASHIMI! Yes! I've gone prepared for the cuisine, a dish which both Ca-Ryn and Al-Wyn failed to entice me into trying despite their concerted efforts to tempt me back home then! 


Anyway, without the WASABI, I doubt if I could have gulped the raw seafood which many find delicious! 

Conclusion? Not something I would crave for or feel I had missed out all these years while patronizing our local Japanese restaurants! I would still stay to my comfort zone of preferred prawn tempura and teriyaki chicken!!

First taste of king crabs and hairy crabs at the eat all you can buffet..... Crabs, my favorite! Mmmmmm....yummy yummy!










First public nudie hot spring bath! Once stripped of robes, we hastily covered ourselves with the skimpy towel provided and dashed to immerse into the pool! 

Frankly, everyone was too conscious of oneself to size up the other!! However, with my shy experience overcome, I found myself parading confidently in the days that followed at different hot spring venues.....  

Sorry, couldn't entertain you with photo illustrations though.....

Below, Mt Showa Shinza and the Bear Ranch....

While one is being fed, the other poor thing kept hammering at the door, crying out to be released and fed too!!

Follow me on Facebook for more photos viewing....

Till then, Sayonara!