(Heather writing) Last week, while Jeff is still in the US, Ralph & I took a trip to Lake Kawaguchi. It's one of the Mt. Fuji Five Lakes. We drove about 2 hours into the mountains, and enjoyed a restful stay at Blue Poppy Pension, a cat-lovers' hotel! I took Ralph on a couple stroller rides. Otherwise, he relaxed in the room while I explored the lake area, local caves, and forests.
