Yesterday we left Sapporo and drove to Suttsu, Marie’s home town. The drive there was quite beautiful, with a stunning sunset over the sea and rugged coastline. I couldn’t capture a great shot while we were driving, but believe me, it was great.

We arrived around 6pm and after meeting Marie’s family (Mum, Dad, grandma, brother and his wife and two daughters) we went to dinner for yakiniku (BBQ meat – Stephen’s favourite)!! Marie’s family actually own the restaurant, and they shouted us dinner, which we were so grateful for and totally didn’t expect, especially because Stephen almost ate is weight in meat! The meal was sugoi oishii kata (super delicious).

Marie and her two nieces. 

We were also fortunate enough to stay with Marie’s family in their guest room. We slept on futons, which are so comfortable!

The guest room where we slept.

The intricate woodwork on the window frame.

And this morning Marie’s mum treated us to a traditional Japanese breakfast: ham, eggs and asparagus, rice, salmon flakes, marinated squid and takoyaki (fried balls of octopus). It was all really tasty.

Breakfast.

That’s all for now.

M.