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An aquarium day in Kamogawa and an evening in Onjuku

On an outing after Golden Week, Haruru found the roads quiet and the weather chilly. By the time she reached Kamogawa Sea World, a little sunshine was beginning to appear.

From haruru.1002’s account shared in May 2023, edited with permission.

From rain at Umihotaru to a long-awaited aquarium visit

Rain came and went on the way to Umihotaru, and it was cold enough to make her feel chilly. The skies stayed cloudy from there to Kamogawa, then brightened slightly as she arrived.

It had been a long time since her last aquarium visit. The large crabs made her joke about wanting to eat them, while the movement of an octopus held her attention.

Her photographs also record penguins, fish in the tanks and the pelicans beside a sign reading “Pelican Pond”.

From rain at Umihotaru to a long-awaited aquarium visit — Haruru’s photograph
From rain at Umihotaru to a long-awaited aquarium visit — Haruru’s photograph
From rain at Umihotaru to a long-awaited aquarium visit — Haruru’s photograph
From rain at Umihotaru to a long-awaited aquarium visit — Haruru’s photograph
From rain at Umihotaru to a long-awaited aquarium visit — Haruru’s photograph
From rain at Umihotaru to a long-awaited aquarium visit — Haruru’s photograph
From rain at Umihotaru to a long-awaited aquarium visit — Haruru’s photograph

Soaked by the shows and happy with the day

The dolphin and orca shows left her thoroughly wet, but she found them impressive.

Before entering, she had wondered whether the visit would feel worth the admission price. By the end, she felt fully satisfied. The children enjoyed themselves too, leaving her glad she had brought them.

Soaked by the shows and happy with the day — Haruru’s photograph
Soaked by the shows and happy with the day — Haruru’s photograph

Hot springs and time with her daughter

That evening, she went on to the hot springs in Onjuku and had drinks with her daughter.

It had been some time since she had seen the sea. Watching the waves set her thinking, giving the lively outing a quieter ending.

Hot springs and time with her daughter — Haruru’s photograph

Sources for this account

Haruru’s past outing shared on 13 May 2023, describing the drive through Umihotaru, her aquarium visit in Kamogawa and an evening at the hot springs in Onjuku.