It's burning hot out there, but there's plenty of ocean to cool down in. The other day, Hisashi took Kaede out for a splash. Low tide is the best time for a play, but depending on the stretch of beach, high tide is okay, too.
Photo of the Day: Jelly
Hisashi came across this big jelly (well, big for our area) this evening while out with Kaede. It's not the kind that stings, but those nasty buggers have started showing up, too. Luckily, no blue bottles so far this year.
Photo of the Day: Flags of Kamakura
This symbol pops up all over Kamakura, from flags to manhole covers, which isn't terribly surprising since it's the city's seal. I caught a whole fluttering flurry of them at a festival at Kamakura Seaside Park in the spring.
Photo of the Day: Return of Whimsy
And another interesting creation from the fishing house of whimsy.
Photo of the Day: Sky Gazing
Is there anything nicer than a cool walk on the beach at dusk? The beach is rather covered with sea junk thanks to wave action from various typhoons, but an evening stroll still feels pretty sweet.
Photo of the Day: Cool Evenings
Kamakura days are hot, but thankfully, the nights are cool. We have the breeze off the water to thank for that. The other day, Kaede and I took advantage of the dropping temperature to take a little walk. It turned into a beautiful night.
Photo of the Day: Grey Shrine for a Grey Day
Well, today was supposed to be Kamakura's big fireworks show, but alas, Typhoon #12, while not overhead, is wreaking havoc with the bay and it has been cancelled. So, for this sad, grey day, a somewhat sad, grey shrine.
Photo of the Day: Ocean Seen Through Whimsy
Like I was saying yesterday, one of the fishermen on our beach likes to get creative. It gives the ocean view an extra bit of charm.
Photo of the Day: Happy Cat
One of the fishing houses by our inn is what you might call whimsical. Not only is the roof a bold display of colourful stripes, various sea junk has been turned into art. This smiling fellow is one of my favourites.
Photo of the Day: Marine Day Beach Crowds
Today is Marine Day in Japan, a national holiday. It's also summer holidays (finally! They don't start until about the end of the third week of July here), so the beach is starting to fill up. The beach houses have been open for weeks, and now, with all the beach-goers, it actually feels like summer.
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