Kurihama flower world (Dec 6th)

On Saturday we went back to our all-time favorite park in Japan, Kurihama flower world, or otherwise known as Godzilla park.  First it involves riding the train a few stops to the end of the JR line, then we have to walk about a mile to the park and then another half mile or so, through the park up to the playground.  I can't wait to visit the park in the Spring, when all the flower beds that they have covered now will be in bloom.  Unfortunately, Tristan was happily playing on the playground and didn't know where the bathroom was so he ended up peeing his pants and I didn't bring any extra clothes because that hardly ever happens anymore.  So we ended up having him sit in the sun for about an hour to dry out and then he went right on happily playing again!  On the way home there was some serious whining from the kids, but they'll just have to get used to this no car thing.  We stopped at the Aeon mall and got a treat from the bakery and a baguette to go with our dinner.

Crazy ad on the train

Kurihama station

Jamie practicing some moves on the way to the park

The covered flower beds.

We bought some Japanese convenience food on the way up to the park.

We all love these dry flavored ramen noodles.

Why we call it Godzilla park (inside is a slide).

The roller slides.

Tristan loved going up in all the towers, he said "You can see the whole world from here!"

[the whole world]

[the whole world - part 2]

Tristan poking his head out of the tower window.

There was also a mini zip line.

Abby bought a roller-slide seat (almost like a bendable shovel) and we all shared it.