Today started off very foggy. We caught the shuttle from Hanazono 308 to Hirafu and went down some beginner runs – my first real attempt at powder! The fog was pretty off putting for me though as I can’t tell how far away people are and collisions become a bit more likely. Lunch was weird pastry things (bread and I don’t get along so I may have relied on a kit Kat) and then we skied back over to Hanazono. I was pretty proud to be able to ski from one base to the other, especially as part of it was on an intermediate run!
Back at Hanazono B went down a harder run and I stayed on a green but came a cropper on a tree root so gave up for the day and walked back to our inn. Headaches + snow = Mel being no fun. I came back about 3pm and had a rest then we headed back to niseko Weiss onsen (so warm, so relaxing) and off to Yoteimaru for tea!
Yoteimaru is a sushi train restaurant which B was really looking forward to. I was not as excited since it is 99% raw fish on the menu and I don’t eat seafood but I wanted to go for the experience.
Inside was pretty cool with a little waiting room and then you get your designated spot on the train. Prices are just based on what plates you pick. Altogether we had quite a few plates (I was able to order some dumplings and also eat the cucumber sushi rolls….so 3 of these plates are mine!):
Here’s B chowing down on some sashimi. Icky. Raw fish. Just….icky.
And finally here is a collection of my bruises to date! Both knees and a huge shiner on my shin which I’m sort of proud of haha 🙂
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