Konnichiwa

It is getting so hot here! the temperature is not that bad but the humidity is getting ridicules! All day I feel sticky and clammy. I went to the beach yesterday which was a huge party. last week the town of Zushi set up several little shacks that play live music, has bars and lots of little restaurants. We left around 5:00 yesterday and the party was already getting out of control, I can't imagine what it would have been like around 7:00. Once we left the beach we went to Kamakura which is one train stop to the North from Zushi. When we got off of the train we quickly realized that they were having anther celebration in Kamakura. They were celebrating a holiday about the love of two stars. Anyway there are whole streets that will participate in the celebration. They decorate the arches and shops with colorful tags that look a lot like prayer flags. It was a fun and exciting environment to be in. While we were walking down the street we came apon a little coffee and sweets cafe that was tucked back into a little alleylocated on the 2nd floor. We were intrigued so we went in. It was a beautiful little shop decorated like old Italy with fancy coffee makers and beautiful tea sets. The staff was so friendly and helpful. We were just going to get desert but I guess you have to order a drink no matter what, so I ordered strawberry tea (which was like heaven) and Ellie got a $7.00 (or 700 yen) glass of apple juice :) We didn't realize that is was going to be the cost of a meal but so worth price. I can't wait to go back, the experience was great, the atmosphere and the staff were warm and inviting.