On Saturday we rode the bus to Hakone National Park. Unfortunately, the mist of darkness had fully shrouded all around us, and we did not get the famous view of Mt. Fuji. The boat ride and ropeway had the potential to be awesome except for one fact. No Mount Fuji! We actually really couldn't see much past a few yards, really. Nonetheless the drive up the mountain was still fun- full of narrow twisted roads, carpet of green, clung with heavy puffs of mist and clouds. Still beautiful.That night we stayed in a traditional style hotel in Atami, a seaside resort town. The hotel provided yukata (traditional Japanese robes ) to lounge around in, and the students got their first experience in an onsen, or natural hot springs. They were surprised to find out you can't wear swimsuits in an onsen, but that didn't stop any of them. It was a welcome reprieve for our sore feet and backs from walking around so much.
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