This is Danny at the "Raingutter Regatta." He built a small boat and then participated in a race. He learned how to be a good sport when he lost the race.... But, as you can see from the photo below, the disappointment didn't last.
We went to a fireworks show at Zushi Beach o Aug. 27. They shot off 7,000 fireworks. It was a truly fantastic event. Thousands of people showed up for it -- traffic (vehicular and pedestrian) was a nightmare.
We went to Odaiba on Aug 26. In addition to getting the opportunity to ride on the world's largest ferris wheel (in a see-through car, no less!), we paid approx. $75 for the three of us to go to a public swimming pool where there were not even any chairs in which to sit! Yikes! We won't be doing that again. Pictures to be posted when I figure out how to get them off of the movie camera....
We went to Lake Yamanaka with some friends for the Labor Day weekend. We stayed in a cabin at the Yamanaka Chalets. The site was quiet and the people friendly. And, we were right across the street from the lake. The Chalet had a one-person kayak, a rowboat, and a canoe that we were allowed to use on the lake. They also had a range of bicycles (something for every size, whether child or adult), basketballs, volleyballs, a rope swing (which the children loved to use), a ping pong table, and other fun stuff. We had a fantastic time and, as you can see from the photos, our weather was perfect!
Watch for the police -- I heard there's speed traps all over! Seriously, I don't know if this pedal cart was available to rent from the local vendors or if it really was used by the police....
