北海道 その1 東京 → 青森 → 北海道 / Hokkaido Trip 1 Tokyo → Aomori → Hokkaido
2007年 09月 20日
Hokkaido trip diary No. 1! The photos were taken with my compact camera.
Long drive to Aomori. The meter started at 19569. Must check the total distance I drove when I'mback!
On the way to Aomori, I stopped by at 3 service areas to sleep. Had brunch at the Iwate service area.
Reached Aomori early, so went to the park for a long walk.
Went to a cafe for dinner at Aomori. Pretty good!
There was a water drinking area for dogs too! And the food yummy too!
Took the brand new ferry, Natchan RERA. Supposed to take only 1 hour 45 minutes, but because of rough waves due to the coming Typhoon, it took about 2 1/2 hours to reach Hakodate.
Islay was to wait in the car during the ferry sail. Left a bit of the window open for her, and since it was a high-speed ferry, should have had enough breeze. Not recommended for noon in summer time still, for the comfort of dogs. That's why we took the night ride.
The brand new ferry was so clean, pretty, and comfy! Like a plane! Economy class is already so nice, wonder how business class is like?
The toilet was brand new too, and the lid of the toilet bowl opens automatically when you enter some more!
Reached Hakodate at around 10:30 p.m. and we started our drive to Niseko area. Stopped by at Hokkaido's fast food chain, Lucky Pierrot, which is open till 2:30 a.m.
Slept in the car at a rest stop, rather near the lodging at Niseko.
青森へ、そしてニセコへ、のドライブはとっても順調。結構一人でのロングドライブって大丈夫~って思った!
では、続く~。
Islay's breakfast! Initially, she was eating well even with just plain dog food. Guess she got fussy after she tasted the yummier food during the trip!
The drive to Aomori, and to Niseko, were very smooth. Found out it's really not so tedious after all, driving long distance alone!
To be continued!