Swans, Sweat and Meat-on-a-Stick!

After our whirlwind tour in the south everyone decided that a chill day was in order. Some went shopping, some napped and read, and still others blogged (me). Later on in the afternoon we all headed to Kichijogi as Sophia had been promised a ride in the swans.



Who's the lucky uncle?



Somehow I missed lunch and so I grabbed some yakitori (meat on a stick) from this park-side stand. According to Joanne it is very old--and trust me, the dirt under that awning has been collecting for quite some time!! Oh ya, the meat was delicious.




Swan time!



Looks like fun no?

NO!!! Just kidding. But as my sweaty brow betrays, it was insanely hot under that swan's wings, and the peddles were clearly designed for people whose legs are half the length of mine!

Cut from the same cloth!?

All smiles for ice cream.