At Hakone, we took the biggest cable car I have ever been in and flew to the highest heights I have ever been on. We could see Mount Fuji peeking from the clouds. The view was breathtaking.
Owakudani
Owakudani is a volcanic valley with active sulphur vents and hot springs. We had to hike a bit to enjoy the panoramic view; it wasn’t easy, especially with a heavy backpack and our unpreparedness – I was glad I was with my friends.
Along the way, my friend washed her hands and tapped the sulphur water on her face. I usually would disagree, but given that she has the nicest skin, I have to admit that maybe her beauty regime, however random, is working.
Black Eggs of Owakudani Hakone
There was a queue in front of the only shop in sight. My best friends jumped with joy when they saw the shop selling black eggs. These eggs are boiled on the spot in the sulphurous hot spring, which gives them a black coating and a nicer taste.
My friend, Vi, bought a few. It’s believed that the Owakudani black egg gives an extra seven years of life. I wondered what is she going to do with all those extra years?
Lake Ashinoko
Our tour ended with a ship cruise around Lake Ashinoko. I didn’t particularly enjoy the cruise as it was cloudy. I couldn’t see the mountain, which is claimed to be beautiful when seen from the lake on a clear day.
After Lake Ashinoko, we were ready to return. We took Shinkansen, the famous bullet train, back to Tokyo. My friend shared the rest of the eggs with us on the train, still, she ate most of them, but I think it’s got more to do with her liking the eggs in general than wanting to outlive us.
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