Saturday, January 28


Inside the hotel where I stayed at. Posted by Picasa


This is the Dogo Hoto Spring main building - with a legacy of 100 years. Posted by Picasa


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You can choose which bath you want to take. Posted by Picasa


An entrance to the bath. Posted by Picasa


Magic mirror!! Does my body look strange?? Posted by Picasa


A rest room. Posted by Picasa


Souseki Natsume - one of the most famous writers in Japan. I think he is very handsome! Posted by Picasa


A view from Souseki's room. Posted by Picasa


Souseki's room. Posted by Picasa


The Dogo Hot Spring"s main building. Posted by Picasa


An entrance to emperpor's bath - no picture is allowed from here. Posted by Picasa


In dogo, there are many baths for legs and this is my favourite one. Posted by Picasa


This is a famous polar bear in the zoo, ''Peace'' - he was raised by a man.  Posted by Picasa


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Hey you, what are you looking at, mouuuuuo! Posted by Picasa


Two gorgeous lions were sunbathing. Posted by Picasa


Rhino rhino! Posted by Picasa


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I think Hippo is very cute - a huge head and short legs.  Posted by Picasa


Afrian and Indian elephants - can you tell which is which ??Posted by Picasa


Monkey town. Baby monkeys were so lovely. Posted by Picasa


So beautiful! Posted by Picasa


I really love the way he sits! Posted by Picasa


Oh... he looks so sad and lonely. Posted by Picasa


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Monday, January 9


A view from an airplane - Australia is beautiful! Posted by Picasa


There are many cute, beautiful and friendly birds in Australia! Posted by Picasa


Me and the lovely friendly bird! Posted by Picasa


I am sorry, but you are the fattest dog I have seen... Posted by Picasa


This is Australia! Posted by Picasa


Hello cuteeee! Posted by Picasa


Watch out!!! Posted by Picasa


My Aussie style dinner on New Year's Eve - I liked the sauce. Posted by Picasa


Many cute frogs. Posted by Picasa


This is my favourite for one "big" reason ne! Posted by Picasa


Hello Santa! You are in Australia!! Posted by Picasa


J and I saw two dolphins swimming in the river! If you look at really close, you can see them!  Posted by Picasa


A very old prison - beautiful building. Posted by Picasa


It is not a good idea to camp just in front of the prison... Posted by Picasa


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Australia's beautiful beach! Posted by Picasa


A very beautiful sunset I saw from a car. Posted by Picasa


The airplane I took on my way back to Japan - I had the most delicious airplane food (chiken pie)! Posted by Picasa