From paradise to paradise…part 1

What a great time we have had staying in Aoshima for 2 nights. It was a good decision to give ourselves more time in this beautiful and interesting place. The move between hotels could not have been easier as the hotels are located across the road from each other.
We have had to carefully plan the next few days as heavy rain is forecast and it looks like it will be continuous. We have learned during our travels in Japan that weather predictions are unfailingly accurate so we have decided to stay in Nango at the Prince Hotel for 2 nights. We will once again be situated on the ocean in our little piece of paradise…away from other buildings and surrounded by lush forests and palm trees. We will buy provisions before we check in so that we don’t have to leave if the weather is as predicted.

Our room at the ANA Holiday Inn Resort. Not only does our room have a great view of the water, the Onsen on the top floor has floor to ceiling windows with a killer view.

These small, decorative round carpets with your room # and the lantern are at the door of every guest room. A sweet design detail in our hotel.

We seem to be attracted to these grand old Japanese hotels from another era. Everything is oversized, grand and spacious. You can feel the history throughout the property. Due to its age and the competition from newer hotels, the price here is affordable.

Elevators with a view. Note the elevator on the right. You can see a person in fluorescent yellow…that’s Barry on his way down.

The pool is closed at the moment due to maintenance.

Surfing is a huge draw here, for locals and visitors.

Speaking of oversized….this pretty vase is taller than me…and then you add the flowers.

The entrance to the hotel. We were given covered parking for our trikes to the side of the entrance.😺👍

We can see that surfing is not just an activity, rather, it is a lifestyle of passion and commitment to their love of the sea. We see such cameraderie and kinship amongst surfers.