The final stages of my mum's visit to see us included a trip to The Hakone Open-Air Museum (feeling as if I'm saying goodbye to her again?! Seriously, so hormonal!) This is literally the view when you come out of the tunnel and enter the expanse.
Those splashes of colour? Children. Diving around inside a giant, silicone, honeycomb climbing apparatus. If I wasn't pregnant...
After walking, a natural hot spring awaits (or foot onsen), tapped from the famous hot springs in the volcanic mountainous area.
(P.S. Total bonus, the open-air museum also had the most incredible Picasso collection and exhibition I have ever seen. It was outstanding. Completely and utterly one of the best exhibitions I have ever seen in my life.)
Great, a shot of empty plates. Well done, Kirrily. It only occurred to me after eating, that I wanted a photo at this pub. Our fave local, with about 10 tables, you call out for service, and the smoky charcoal hits you the second you slide open the door. We had bowls of edamame, beers (I had no beer, chill), grilled spicy wings, smoky yakitori (charcoal grilled sticks) of chicken, leeks, onions, stuffed capsicums, as well as a plate of karage (crispy fried chicken). We ate chicken, ok.
Mum and I took a stroll along the river near my house - ok - until now, this was always a river. My mum's arrival now means I can no longer hide the truth - it is now, "a creek, Kirrily." Slightly less impressive sounding, but by Australian standards, undoubtedly the truth. (It is barely past your ankles 99% of the time, unless post-typhoon, in which case 'gushing river' is definitely appropriate.)
Turns out Mount Fuji is 'at the end' of our street in Higashikurume.
People, Haneda Airport? Seriously? It is amazing. Who knew plane watching, reasonably priced cafes, and sunset views of Mt Fuji are only a ¥750 train ride away from Ikebukuro?
Miss her! Thank you for coming, mama!
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