Posts Tagged ‘ocean’

Today’s adventure took me to a beach I have named as “Slow Down Beach” because of the sign that tells you to “slow down”.

When we first got in the water there was a large school of small fish. I took some video and will post later. The weather was great and as we got further out on the reef the water got clearer. We were even able to see a large grouper before it dashed away.

Unfortunately, on the swim back the screen on my camera stopped working. It is usual to get some fogging, but it looked more substantial than usual. Upon returning home I opened the battery department to find it flooded and the battery dripping acid. I was disappointed, but the good news is that I should have a new camera pretty soon. I will have video camera on the way shortly, but if you have any recommendations for another good digital camera that can be used under the water I would love to hear your recommendations,

After the beach we went to another to Ingya Marine Gardens, a protected water park. The below picture is from the very top looking down.

After a really cool June, we have finally had our first feel of summer here in Tokyo. And while we don’t have a 4th of July weekend like the US, I figured a would give 5 things you can do that will keep you out of the heat, on a small budget, and having fun. The big key is to get out of your own house so you don’t have to run the AC.

1. Go to Karaoke- Most of us love to sing, and if you search around you can even find great deals during the weekend. There is a place near me that costs about 1,000JPY (about $10) for all day on Saturday or sunday) and it comes with a free drink. It would cost that much to run your ac for a couple of hours.

2. Take a train to the Ocean- One of the nice things about living in Japan is you are always close to the ocean. Even if you don’t like to swim, you can get away from the city to relax and enjoy the cooler temperature near the ocean.

3. Activities in the park- Let’s face it, when it gets hot and muggy in Tokyo you are gonna sweat. So why not have some fun and get some exercise out of it.

4. Spend a day visiting art museums and other cultural spots- Most are cheap to enter, they have air conditioning, and is very relaxing. Many also have small cafes where you can have a meal or a cup of tea.

5. Visit the local mountains- Since Japan is made of mostly mountains, there is always one close. You can get to a cooler temperature, get some exercise, and have a great view.

Set a budget to make sure that you don’t overspend and stick to it.