Day at the Beach

Earlier this month we finally made our way down to the end of our peninsula for a day at the beach. (about a 25-45 min. drive depending on traffic) In July and August the beaches are crowded during official beach season. They actually set up temporary buildings right on the beach that serve food. Depending on the location, some beaches have quite the scene of young, good looking people dancing to music.

When Japanese people go to the beach they bring everything but the kitchen sink. Most families will have a tent to provide shade from the sun, a large vinyl sheet to sit on, their own BBQ, and a cooler to store food and drinks. When we went to the beach we brought an umbrella (for shade), towels, and a bucket and rake for Ian. We have a lot to learn from the Japanese.

We made our trip after the official beach season, so it was definitely more low key.

Here Ian and Ryan are checking out the waves:



As they got closer to the water Ian wasn't so sure he wanted to actually get in the water.


He was much more content to play in the sand. (and reach for the camera with his sand-filled hands)