After another large breakfast, we set off on the long journey back to Hakodate. (A prize awaits anyone who can identify all the separate dishes…)
Nine hours later, we arrived. Frequent pit stops kept us sane and the weather turned from driving rain to lovely sunshine. We picked up some interesting snacks along the way, including some white- chocolate covered crisps. Believe me, they tasted fab. I think it’s a winning combination!
‘By breaking down old customs and producing consistently original items, we are pursuing a new level in chocolate enjoyment’. Enough said!
Arriving in Hakodate, we headed to Bert’s favourite restaurant, Lucky Pierrot, where he ate two burgers and some chips, and bought the t shirt. 😂.
I dropped Bert and all the luggage at our hotel – the ocean onsen we stayed at when we arrived in Hakodate, and returned the trusty Nissan Wingroad to the rental company. Despite its lack of power, it was a good reliable car and fuel efficient too. A taxi back to the onsen and a lovely soak in the hot springs, looking out over the ocean, followed by a few beers and a bowl of ramen, and my day was complete.
My gorgeous daughter and my lovely Husband have met up at Schipol airport and are flying out to meet us in Tokyo tomorrow. How much more happiness is there in the world!!
Snoo's kitchen 