Everything Has a Price

Larissa learning the sport of fishing

Group photo, I am not sure who the girl in the purple shirt is, hmmmm

Rene has the week off, so this was a great day to bond with the kids. Unfortunately, I had to work. Rene, the kids, and the Ernie's went fishing at Okutama lake. This lake is around the hills of Mitake, a beautiful area not far from Yokota. All in all, the kids caught 9 fish. The japanese locals will gut and clean the fish for you, for a price of course. Everything in Japan has a price. There is a price for driving, taking the train, wine tasting, etc... Thankfully, there is not a price for using the bathroom. In Thailand, we payed 20 baht to use the bathroom. I guess everything comes with a price no matter where you are. We will be going to Nikko this week for an Onsen vacation. Sorry, no pictures allowed. Brett tells me I can get arrested if I try to take pictures around the onsen since we will all be naked. Mikey tells me there is a price to use the sauna. It gets better. Hotels charge per person. Just to give you an idea. The charge for Larissa will be $124.00. For the first time we will experience sleeping in a Japanese Style room (tatami). I hope I don't wake up to regret that decision. Being naked, sleeping on the floor, paying to use the sauna, all part of Japanese fun. Everything has a price.