Travelog for: Rachel

It is a pity that the weather is bad.
We came to Yuigahama beach in Kamakura.
You can see Pacific ocean.
Many people enjoying surfing. Riding waves is so cool!
It's such a beautiful sport to watch when we're walking down beaches.
We must be careful with Hawks.
If I was kidnapped to Hawks,  I may not see you any more.
I heard we could take a lot of Sakuragai(beautiful pink color shellfish) in this beach. But I couldn't found that.
There is a monument of Sakuragai's song.

After we saw the ocean, I walked Komachi street in Kamakura.
I saw burger shop and sandwiches shop, Japanese post box(old type), sewing goods shop "SWANY"(Flowers in the garden of this shop was beautiful), Japanese sweets shop and Studio Ghibli shop.
Mom, My host bought me "Kamakura-yaki".
I would say they are like Japanese pancake(green tea flavor) or muffin with bean paste of black sesami seeds inside.
Delicious!

We went to Anyoin Temple (Kamakura, Kanagawa), Important Cultural Property.
It has been said Masako Hojo(1157 - 1225) built this temple for her husband.
Her husband was a founder and supreme authority of Kamakura shogunate.
A story I heard was, Masako bought a good dream from her young sister.
How to buy a dream, Masako gave her what she want.
Tradition has it that so good things will happen when you bought a good dream from somebody.
Actually, She managed to make a brilliant marriage.
Anyoin is Masako's Buddhist name.

We came to Ankokuronji.
Ankokuronji is one of several temples of the Nichiren sect of Japanese Buddhism of Kamakura in 1253.
Tourists did not visit much here.
Fresh green garden here is beautiful, wonderful sculptures of the temple.

When we visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shirine, I could see Japanese style wedding.
Called "Sho" is one of the musical instrument that is played at the shrine.
You can see "Ema(wooden votive tablet)", it was written one's  wishes on Ema(form of ginkgo).
We had a break with drink water of Cassis flavor.
Flavor water(infused water) now has been very popular in Japan.
Day trip of us is the end here.
Gokigenyou(Have a nice day!)

I ate Sushi for lunch at my host's home.
Yummy!

Hello mom!
We came here for Hansi's life mission.
Suburbs of Tokyo. It takes around 90 minutes from my host's home to here by train.

It is called The Tokyo Yushun, 81st Nihon Derby(81st Japanese Derby).
Every year, the Japanese Derby records the spectator numbers in excess of 130,000 and is one of the most representative big horse race in Japan.
We have 3 big horse race, It is "Satsuki-sho", "Kikka-sho", "Tokyo Yushun".
"Satsuki-sho" horse race is said that most fast horse is win.
Also "Kikka-sho" horse race is said that most strong horse is win.
This horse race "Tokyo Yushun" is said that most lucky horse is win.
That’s fascinating! isn't it ?
The victory was worth 200,000,000 yen(about 1,438,720 euro)(about 12,087,000 Chinese Yuan).

I got a admission ticket and racing program.
How wonderful the Tokyo race course is!!
We bought a betting slip for #13"Isla Bonita" by observing the horse in the paddock.
I’ll be rooting for Isla Bonita!

You can see this horse race video and result.
here(English)
here(Chinese)
Check it video and result.
"2014.06.01
Tokyo Yushun
(Japanese Derby) (G1)
Tokyo Racecourse"
That race was really awesome!

Have a lovely day!
your Rachel

We have made plum sirup for the first time this year.
I washed the plums, wiped them well, and took stem of them.
Prepared plums for 500g, rock candy for 1kg, and apple vinegar 200cc and jar.
I put the plums and sugar alternately in the jar, them the plum sirup should be ready after 2 week so.
I can't wait it.

Glenn arrived my host's home.
We welcome him. We sat around and talked and drank juice till the late hours of the night.

It's cloudy. We went to Kurihama tenjin shirine.

Hi mom!
Here is "Fujiko F Fujio Museum" in Kawasaki, called "Doraemon Museum".
Do you know "Doraemon"?
Doraemon is very popular character by Fujiko F Fujio in Japan.
Indoor exhibits, there are cases where recording and picture taking are prohibited. I took some photos with me.

Hi, mom.
I ate Sushi for lunch. I don't feel like eating and I'm exhausted after the hot and humid summer.

Hello!
It's cloudy. I went to the Umikaze park by walk about 10 minutes.
Also Dockyard is near here.
We can see Sarushima Island in the distance. There are This park has palm trees.
And I love anything to do with warmer weather, including palm trees.

Glenn will go home once.
We said goodbye to Glenn.
I hope to see you again .

I strolled through the nature trail in Maeda river.
The Maeda river run slowly between the low mountain.
On the way, I found small yellow mushrooms, so cute!
Finally, I could see a view from Oogusu hill, It is highest peak (242meters) of the Miura peninsula.
I enjoyed the panoramic 360 degree from the top.