We boarded a train on January 6th and headed to an "Onsen Resort" near the Niseko ski area. This resort was completely by itself, but we kept ourselves occupied soaking in the onsen (hot pools) and eating... and eating...
Our room didn't have standard beds; when we returned for dinner the table had been slid out of the way and five futons had been set up. Kind of like camping, only in a room. It's called a Tatami room. Very Japanese.
Our dinners consisted of two large bento boxes with an assortment of appetizers, and on top of that we had tempura, a hot pot, miso soup and rice. We improved our finger dexterity with chopsticks.
By the second night, we were very relaxed and wore the pajama like outfits they provided to dinner, and well, just about everywhere.
Four ski areas connected at the top provided plenty of variety. We would have loved to ski it with 6 inches of fresh powder, but instead it was rather wind-packed. still nice, though. The mountain above is known as the Mt. Fuji of the north. We got a peek at the top one time during the two days we skiied.
Upon returning, we were able to attend a service at the church Celia and Keith are involved in. Tony was giving the children's sermon. Their weekly attendance is about 30, typical of many Japanese churches. What a privilege to fellowship with these believers in Japan. We are all members of the same body of Christ!
Our room didn't have standard beds; when we returned for dinner the table had been slid out of the way and five futons had been set up. Kind of like camping, only in a room. It's called a Tatami room. Very Japanese.
Our dinners consisted of two large bento boxes with an assortment of appetizers, and on top of that we had tempura, a hot pot, miso soup and rice. We improved our finger dexterity with chopsticks.
By the second night, we were very relaxed and wore the pajama like outfits they provided to dinner, and well, just about everywhere.
Four ski areas connected at the top provided plenty of variety. We would have loved to ski it with 6 inches of fresh powder, but instead it was rather wind-packed. still nice, though. The mountain above is known as the Mt. Fuji of the north. We got a peek at the top one time during the two days we skiied.
Upon returning, we were able to attend a service at the church Celia and Keith are involved in. Tony was giving the children's sermon. Their weekly attendance is about 30, typical of many Japanese churches. What a privilege to fellowship with these believers in Japan. We are all members of the same body of Christ!
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